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incentive

Something, such as the fear of punishment or the expectation of reward, that induces action or motivates effort.
Jake was promised free entry into the bar if he mowed the lawn for his neighbor.
by Ryan Thompson July 19, 2004
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Incentivize

A corporate-jargon non-word meaning "motivate," coined in 1968. Some 10 years later, it was shortened to the equally annoying verb "incent." Unfortunately, both are recognized by both Merriam-Webster and the OED.

The only respectable form of the word is the noun "incentive."
I would like to motivate him to never say "incentivize" again by telling him I will rip his windpipe out of his throat the next time I hear him say it.

I hope everyone who says "incentivize" in earnest knows they come across as a jargon-spewing ahole.
by StephakneeSays August 5, 2008
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incineration

that last game, that was an incineration if i've ever seen one.

yeah, well you only went vegan to impress julie. incineration!
by electric jim August 15, 2004
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incantation

another word for a chant that is used when performing a spell or ritual of some kind
this spell needs an incantation to complete it.
by white_wicca May 13, 2005
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Incinerator

A device or facility designed for the incineration (burning) of a substance, most often municipal solid waste (garbage). The systematic use of incinerators was first done in Britain in the 19th century due to increasing waste and spread of disease. Today, German and Swiss technology dominates the world's incinerator plants. Modern waste incinerators use the heat that they produce from the burning to generate electricity and hot water. They are popular in densely populated areas where there is no room available to put trash in landfills. Some concerns with incinerators include the production of dioxins, which are highly toxic. Many environmentalists believe that incinerators have no place in modern society. Others believe that they are important because we cannot recycle all waste and that properly operated incinerators are quite safe.
In countries such as The Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, and Denmark, most waste is recycled. Whatever is left over is sent to advanced incinerators where heat and electricity is produced.
by nethawk March 1, 2005
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Fecal Incontinence

The inability to control fecal matter from sliding out the anus and into the pant leg.

As a result of too much anal sex, the muscles used to keep the feces inside the rectum literally lose their "tread."
What it's like to have Fecal Incontinence

"Fuck you."
"No! Fuck you! You're adopted."
"Yeah, well, at least I don't shit my pants involuntarily."
".....You're adopted."
by gwaijai June 12, 2009
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incontibent

When you can't control you bladder and or anal sphincter on account of excessive alcohol consumption.
Guy: Guys I can't make it tonight. I pregamed too hard and got incontibent.
Guy 2: Oh fuck, you need extra toilet papers?
by njriv June 19, 2016
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