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incur

[ɪnˈkɜːr]

📖 Definition

v. become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own behaviour or actions; induce; invite

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A credit card bill growing larger with each swipe

💬 Example Sentence

Careless driving can incur heavy fines and penalties.

🎵 Music Connection

"Karma" by Taylor Swift

The song warns that bad behavior will incur karmic consequences.

📝 Word Roots & Related

currun"‘" current n. concurrent adj. recur v. excursive adj.

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