1. to become subject to something unpleasant or unwanted as a result of one’s actions

Examples

• The company will incur additional costs if the project is delayed.
• She incurred her parents’ anger by staying out past curfew.
• The accident caused him to incur serious injuries.
• Students who return books late will incur fines.
• The business incurred significant debt during its first year.
• His reckless behavior incurred the wrath of his supervisor.