incurred

[in-kurd] / ɪnˈkɜrd /

VERB

bring upon oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquire arouse earn obtain provoke

STRONG

catch contract draw gain get induce

WEAK

be subjected to bring down on expose oneself to meet with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forfeit lose

STRONG

discourage miss misunderstand pass push

Example Sentences

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In recent years, automakers have incurred costly charges from supply-chain disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Shares of Super Micro Computer were up 5% midday Monday, clawing back some of the losses incurred last week after co-founder Wally Liaw was indicted for alleged export-control violations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The source also told the outlet Ritchson crashed, fell off his motorcycle and incurred cuts and bruises.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It is seeking compensation for the costs incurred in these legal battles.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

He climbed it and in so doing opened the palm wound he’d incurred banging against the battery well’s metal flange with Kabuo Miyamoto’s fishing gaff.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson