incentive

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv/

noun

  1. 1

    Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.

    “I have no incentive to do housework right now.”
  2. 2

    A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

    “Management offered the sales team a $500 incentive for each car sold.”

Antonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.

  2. 2

    Serving to kindle or set on fire.

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