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单词 inducement
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inducement

noun

in·​duce·​ment in-ˈdüs-mənt How to pronounce inducement (audio)
-ˈdyüs-
1
: a motive or consideration that leads one to action or to additional or more effective actions
2
: the act or process of inducing
3
: matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause, plea, or defense

Synonyms

  • conversion
  • convincing
  • inducing
  • persuading
  • persuasion
  • suasion
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Example Sentences

Was his decision influenced by any illegal financial inducements? Employees were offered a bonus as an inducement to finish the project on schedule. The low interest rate was little inducement for individuals to save money.
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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inducement

noun

in·​duce·​ment in-ˈdüs-mənt How to pronounce inducement (audio)
-ˈdyüs-
: something that causes someone to do something Employees were offered inducements to retire early.

Legal Definition

inducement

noun

in·​duce·​ment in-ˈdüs-mənt, -ˈdyüs- How to pronounce inducement (audio)
1
: factual matter presented by way of introduction or background to explain the principal allegations of a legal cause (as of slander or libel) compare innuendo
2
: a significant offer or act that promises or encourages
the inducements amounted to entrapment

inducement

noun

as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action gave up smoking only after a prolonged inducement by all the other family members

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • convincing
  • persuasion
  • conversion
  • inducing
  • persuading
  • suasion
  • seduction
  • coaxing
  • lobbying
  • cajolery
  • blandishment
  • urging
  • exhortation
  • entreaty
  • pressuring
  • tempting
  • wheedling
  • influencing
  • prompting
  • cajolement
  • swaying
  • brainwashing
  • overpersuasion

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of inducement are goad, impulse, incentive, motive, and spur. While all these words mean "a stimulus to action," inducement suggests a motive prompted by the deliberate enticements or allurements of another.

offered a watch as an inducement to subscribe

While in some cases nearly identical to inducement, goad suggests a motive that keeps one going against one's will or desire.

thought insecurity a goad to worker efficiency

The words impulse and inducement can be used in similar contexts, but impulse suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution.

buying on impulse

The meanings of incentive and inducement largely overlap; however, incentive applies to an external influence (such as an expected reward) inciting to action.

a bonus was offered as an incentive

The words motive and inducement are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, motive implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act.

a motive for the crime

In some situations, the words spur and inducement are roughly equivalent. However, spur applies to a motive that stimulates the faculties or increases energy or ardor.

fear was a spur to action
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