bounty vs incentive

bounty

noun
  • A monetary reward for capturing (or, in the past, killing) a person accused or convicted of a crime and who is at large; also, a similar reward for capturing or killing an animal which is dangerous or causing a nuisance. 

  • Generosity; also (countable) an act of generosity. 

  • A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government. 

  • An abundance or wealth. 

  • Money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein. 

  • Something given liberally; a gift. 

verb
  • To offer a monetary reward for the capturing or killing of. 

incentive

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

  • Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages. 

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

  • Serving to kindle or set on fire. 

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