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Disincentivize

/dɪsɪnˈsɛntɪvaɪz/verb
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To disincentivize means to discourage or deter a behavior by removing or reducing the rewards or incentives that encourage it. This term is widely used in modern contexts like economics and policy to highlight strategies that make certain actions less appealing, such as imposing taxes on unhealthy products to promote better public health.

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