incentives

The word “incentives” has 3 syllables: in-cen-tives

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈsɛn.tɪvz/


What is synonym and antonym for incentives?

In the thesaurus, “incentives” has 30 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for incentives along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for incentives

  • antecedents
  • boosts
  • catalysts
  • catalyzers
  • causes
  • considerations
  • encouragements
  • fuels
  • goads
  • grounds
  • impetuses
  • impulses
  • incitations
  • incitements
  • inducements
  • instigations
  • invitations
  • momenta
  • momentums
  • motivations
  • motives
  • occasions
  • provocations
  • reasons
  • shots in the arm
  • sparks
  • spurs
  • stimulants
  • stimuli
  • yeasts

Antonyms for incentives

  • counter-incentives
  • counterincentives
  • disincentives

Meanings of incentives

  • noun
    1. Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
    2. A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.

Example Sentences

  • The company provides incentives to employees who exceed their sales targets.
  • Tax incentives encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy.
  • Schools often use rewards as incentives for students to maintain good attendance.
  • Government incentives helped small businesses recover after the economic downturn.
  • Bonuses and promotions act as incentives to boost worker productivity.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incentives, such as: antecedents, boosts, catalysts, catalyzers, causes, considerations, counter-incentives.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • aggravations
  • annoyances
  • bothers
  • encouragements
  • enticements
  • exasperations
  • excitements
  • frustrations
  • goads
  • hassles
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  • incentives
  • incitations
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  • jogs
  • lures
  • motivations
  • nuisances
  • peeves
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  • prods
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  • spurs
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magnets

  • allurements
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  • appeals
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  • baits
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  • capitals
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  • cynosures
  • draws
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  • incentives
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  • loadstones
  • lodestones
  • lures
  • meccas
  • persuasions
  • poles
  • polestars
  • sights
  • spectacles
  • spurs
  • stimuli
  • temptations
  • turn-ons

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