Synonyms for Incur
Definition of incur
- verb
- make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to; "People who smoke incur a great danger to their health"
- receive a specified treatment (abstract); "These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"; "His movie received a good review"; "I got nothing but trouble for my good intentions"
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Writing tips for "incur"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like find, get, obtain can replace "incur" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Incur" in song lyrics
See how incur is used in real songs:
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"Thy heat of lust, fond Paris, did incur"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece