counterincentive

Definition of counterincentivenext

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disincentive
Noun
  • Besides the basic issue of equity, Proposition 13 thus provides a huge disincentive to sell or redevelop your property.
    Nolan Gray, Oc Register, 21 June 2026
  • Chesterton’s Isabel Durkin said concentrating data centers where green energy is already available offers a disincentive for investing in new renewable energy sources and threatens the water supply in those areas.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Counterincentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterincentive. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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