incurred (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɜːrd/

Definition

To experience something unpleasant, especially a cost or a consequence, as a result of one's own behavior or actions.

Examples

• The project incurred substantial debts.

• He incurred the wrath of his boss by being late.

• Such actions could incur penalties.

How to Use incurred

incur costs (collocation)

To have to pay money for something. — "We incurred unexpected costs during the renovation."

incur debt (collocation)

To owe money, often because you have borrowed it. — "The government may incur debt to fund public services."

incur losses (collocation)

To experience a financial deficit. — "The business incurred significant losses last quarter."

incur penalties (collocation)

To face punishment or a fine for breaking a rule. — "Failure to comply will incur penalties."

incur the wrath of (collocation)

To provoke someone's strong anger. — "By criticizing the king, he incurred the wrath of the entire court."

Synonyms of incurred

Words with a similar meaning to incurred:

• suffer
• face
• sustain
• accrue

Antonyms of incurred

Words with the opposite meaning to incurred:

• avoided
• prevented

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