| Main Entry: |
incentive |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
lure, inducement |
Synonyms: |
allurement,
bait, carrot,
catalyst, come-on,
consideration, determinant,
drive,
encouragement, enticement,
excuse, exhortation,
goad,
ground,
impetus,
impulse, incitement,
influence, insistence,
inspiration, instigation,
motivation,
motive,
persuasion,
provocation,
purpose,
rationale,
reason, reason why,
spring,
spur, stimulant,
stimulation,
stimulus,
temptation,
urge,
whip
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| Notes: |
the temporal orientation of incentive is toward the future; that of inducement is toward the past |
Antonyms: |
block, hindrance, turn-off
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