self-incurred

self-in·cur

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Definitions of self-incurred word

verb with object self-incurred to come into or acquire (some consequence, usually undesirable or injurious): to incur a huge number of debts. 2
verb with object self-incurred to become liable or subject to through one's own action; bring or take upon oneself: to incur his displeasure. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin incurrere to run into, come upon, equivalent to in- in-2 + currere to run; see current

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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