Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incurring
verb
ɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ
Definition
To become subject to something unwelcome or unpleasant as a result of one’s own actions.
Examples
- By not paying the bills on time, she is incurring late fees.
- The company is incurring significant losses this quarter.
- He worried about incurring debt by taking out a loan.
Meaning
Incurring typically refers to the act of bringing upon oneself a cost, liability, or risk due to decisions or actions taken.
Synonyms
- attracting
- bringing upon oneself
- resulting in
- suffering
