Disincentive in a Sentence  ðŸ”Š

Definition of Disincentive

a factor that discourages people from acting or doing something

Examples of Disincentive in a sentence

Punishments serve as a disincentive, attempting to deter people from doing things they shouldn’t.  ðŸ”Š

Prison exists as a disincentive to commit crime, by providing a severe punishments for those who break the law.  ðŸ”Š

While punishments are usually used as disincentives, you could technically use a reward as a disincentive as well, giving someone something for not taking action.  ðŸ”Š

In ancient times, executions served as a disincentive for those who would dare speak out against the powers that be.  ðŸ”Š

Before welfare existed, absolute poverty and homelessness served as the largest disincentive for people to not work for survival.  ðŸ”Š

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