forfeit

/fˈɔɹfɪt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. surrendered as a penalty

verb

1. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
   “you've forfeited your right to name your successor”

noun

1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
   “the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time”
3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Synonyms for forfeit

• confiscate
• forfeited
• lost
• give up
• throw overboard
• waive
• forgo
• forego
• forfeiture
• sacrifice

Antonyms of forfeit

• claim