Incur ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Incur ( verb )

To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own actions or behavior.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin incurrere, from in- "towards" + currere "to run".

Examples:

1. He incurred a lot of debt from his gambling habit.
2. She incurred the wrath of her boss by being late to work.
3. They incurred the cost of the damage caused by the flood.
4. The company incurred losses due to the strike.
5. The project incurred delays due to the bad weather.

(As a verb)

Incur ( verb )

To become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own actions or behavior.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from latin incurrere, from in- "towards" + currere "to run".

Examples:

1. He incurred a lot of debt from his gambling habit.
2. She incurred the wrath of her boss by being late to work.
3. They incurred the cost of the damage caused by the flood.
4. The company incurred losses due to the strike.
5. The project incurred delays due to the bad weather.