February 6, 2026
incur
/ɪnˈkəː/verb
To bring something unwelcome, such as a cost or penalty, upon yourself.
Example sentences
- “Late payments incur an extra fee.”
- “The company incurred heavy losses during its first year of business.”
Pairs with unpleasant nouns: you incur costs, debts, or someone's anger, never anything welcome.