disincentive
noun/ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv/
/ˌdɪsɪnˈsentɪv/
[countable]- a thing that makes somebody less willing to do something
- A low starting salary acts as a strong disincentive to getting back to work for the unemployed.
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