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• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand durch eigenes Handeln in eine unangenehme oder nachteilige Lage gerät, etwas auf sich nimmt oder von etwas betroffen wird, meist von Kosten, Verlusten, Schulden oder Ärger.

A verb used to indicate becoming subject to something, typically something unwelcome or unpleasant, as a result of one's own actions.

1. Become subject to (something unwelcome)B2formal

   To become liable or subject to something, typically something negative or undesirable, as a result of one's own actions.

   Erleiden

   • He incurred a large debt by buying a new car.
   • The company incurred significant losses last quarter.
   • She incurred the wrath of her boss by missing the deadline.

   Synonymeattractdrawearnencounterexperienceprovokerun upsuffersustainundergo

2. Sustain or bring upon oneselfB2formal

   To bring something (often a cost, penalty, or consequence) upon oneself.

   Auf sich nehmen

   • If you break the contract, you will incur a penalty.
   • The project incurred unexpected expenses due to delays.
   • He incurred a fine for parking in a restricted zone.

   Synonymeattractcontractdrawearnexperienceprovokerun upsustainundergo

   Antonymeavoidescapeevade