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FORFEIT

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Forfeit.

How to pronounce forfeit:

US

Forfeit - as a noun

Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeiture16

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

Example: "The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeiture16

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeiture16sacrifice16

Forfeit - as an adjective satellite

Surrendered as a penalty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confiscate17forfeited16

Forfeit - as a verb

Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

Example: "You've forfeited your right to name your successor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forego10forgo9give upthrow overboardwaive11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
claim9

Forfeit - as an adjective

Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.

Example Sentences

"He had to pay a forfeit for losing the bet."
"The team had to give up the game as a forfeit for arriving late."
"She had to pay a forfeit for breaking the rules."
"The forfeit for missing the deadline was a deduction in his grade."
"The player received a forfeit for inappropriate behavior on the court."
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Word Game Points

Is FORFEIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forfeit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORFEIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FORFEIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forfeit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORFEIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FORFEIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forfeit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORFEIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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