Disincentive and Instigation
Opposite meaning words
Disincentive
Instigation
Instigation noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Usage example: the promise of windfall profits was all the instigation they needed to invest in the scheme
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Synonyms for Instigation
Disincentive is an antonym for instigation.
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