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Disincentive vs Deterrence - What's the difference?

disincentive | deterrence |

As nouns the difference between disincentive and deterrence

is that disincentive is that which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent while deterrence is the act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

disincentive

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • That which discourages a particular behaviour; a deterrent.

    • Antonyms

    * incentive

    Related terms

    * deterrent

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    deterrence

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred
  • Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action
  • The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack

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