I may incur the wrath of my friend for canceling at the last minute.
Contestants in the public speaking contest must incur a prepared speech.
A questionable call made late in the game may incur an unruly crowd.
We will incur additional penalties if our taxes are not filed on time.
I wear gloves so that the detergent will not incur my sensitive skin.
What does it mean to incur?
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The word “incur” generally means to become subject to something unpleasant or undesirable as a result of one’s actions. In the sentences you provided:
1. Wrath of my friend – You would face your friend’s anger for canceling.
2. Prepared speech – This is incorrect; it should probably say “present” or “deliver” a prepared speech.
3. Unruly crowd – A questionable call might lead to having to deal with an unruly crowd.
4. Additional penalties – Not filing taxes on time would result in facing penalties.
5. Sensitive skin – This sentence is not quite right; it might mean “affect” instead of “incur.”
In summary, “incur” typically relates to taking on negative consequences from actions taken, except for the sentence about requiring a speech, which seems to misapply the term.