Synonyms for forfeit

Synonyms for (noun) forfeit

Synonyms: forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice

Definition: the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Similar words: human action, human activity, deed, act

Definition: something that people do or cause to happen


Synonyms: forfeit, forfeiture

Definition: a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

Usage: the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time

Similar words: penalty

Definition: a payment required for not fulfilling a contract


Synonyms: forfeit, forfeiture

Definition: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;

Similar words: loss

Definition: something that is lost

Usage: the car was a total loss; loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt


Synonyms for (verb) forfeit

Synonyms: give up, throw overboard, forego, forfeit, forgo, waive

Definition: lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

Usage: you've forfeited your right to name your successor; forfeited property

Similar words: abandon

Definition: forsake, leave behind

Usage: We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot


Synonyms for (adj) forfeit

Synonyms: confiscate, forfeit, forfeited

Definition: surrendered as a penalty

Similar words: lost

Definition: not gained or won

Usage: a lost battle; a lost prize


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