forfeit
noun
1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
Similar word(s): forfeiture
Definition categories: possession, loss
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
Similar word(s): forfeiture
Definition categories: possession, penalty
3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Similar word(s): forfeiture, sacrifice
Definition categories: act, deed
Sentences with forfeit as a noun:
- That he our deadly forfeit should release (John Milton, On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, 1629)
- He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.
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
- forfeited property
Similar word(s): forego, forgo, waive
Definition categories: possession, abandon
Sentences with forfeit as a verb:
- He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.
- Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.