Meaning of the word disincentive in English

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disincentive

US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈsen.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈsen.t̬ɪv/

Noun

1.

something that makes people not want to do something or not work hard:

Example:
High taxes are a disincentive to business.
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