Definition

To experience or bring upon oneself something unpleasant or undesirable again.

Example

If you don't pay your bills on time, you may reincur late fees.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe I had to pay that fine again!

Yeah, that really sucks when you reincur fees like that.

I thought I had taken care of everything last time.

It happens; just make sure to check next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reincur is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "incurrere" (from Latin, meaning to run into or fall into). The word means to fall into something again, often referring to a repeated occurrence of a situation or condition.

Memory Tip

Think of 'falling into' something again — 're-' means again, and 'incurrere' means to run into. This helps you remember that reincur refers to something happening again.

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