Synonyms for forfeit
ˈfɔr fɪt

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1. forfeit, forfeiture(noun)

   something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;

   Synonyms:
   sacrifice, forfeiture

   Antonyms:
   won, arrogate, lay claim, claim

2. forfeit, forfeiture(noun)

   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"

   Synonyms:
   sacrifice, forfeiture

   Antonyms:
   won, arrogate, lay claim, claim

3. forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice(adj)

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

   Synonyms:
   sacrifice, forfeiture, ritual killing

   Antonyms:
   won, lay claim, arrogate, claim

4. confiscate, forfeit, forfeited(verb)

   surrendered as a penalty

   Synonyms:
   forfeited, confiscate

   Antonyms:
   won, lay claim, arrogate, claim

5. forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, forego(verb)

   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"

   Synonyms:
   spare, antedate, allow, abandon, vacate, precede, release, give up, resign, forgo, kick, throw in, predate, surrender, part with, fall by the wayside, lay off, waive, throw overboard, dispense with, cede, stop, relinquish, throw in the towel, deliver, cease, chuck up the sponge, renounce, discontinue, deep-six, drop out, free, antecede, drop by the wayside, forego, quit, foreswear

   Antonyms:
   won, arrogate, claim, lay claim

Wiktionary(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. forfeit(verb)

   To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules

   Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.

   Synonyms:
   capitulate, surrender

2. forfeit(verb)

   Synonyms:
   withgo, forgo

English Synonyms and Antonyms(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate these synonyms:

1. forfeit

   Synonyms:
   abandon, avoid, depart, forfend, journey, migrate, move, proceed, reject, resist, shun

   Antonyms:
   abide, anticipate, await, bear, bide, confront, continue, dwell, endure, expect, inhabit, live, lodge, remain, reside, rest, sojourn, stay, stop, tarry, tolerate, wait, watch

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. forfeit

   Synonyms:
   fine, penalty, mulct, amercement, damages, loss

   Antonyms:
   premium, bribe, douceur, remuneration, compensation, reward, gratuity

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. forfeit(n.)

   Synonyms:
   fine, mulct, amercement, penalty, forfeiture

2. forfeit(v. a.)

   Synonyms:
   lose (by some offence, by neglect, or by breach of condition)

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. forfeit(n)

   Synonyms:
   forfeiture, philopena, fine, mulct, penalty, amercement

PPDB, the paraphrase database(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these paraphrases:

1. List of paraphrases for "forfeit":

   confiscate, gained, acquired, lose

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How to use forfeit in a sentence?

1. Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere:

   Those who commit serious offenses here forfeit their right to stay here.

2. RJ Intindola – (Gandolfo):

   There’s nothing more arduous than traversing a lifelong struggle with the betrayal of the person you love, who expects to reach a compromise. Negotiation under these circumstances requires one to forfeit their dignity which can never be salvaged.

3. Arthur Schopenhauer:

   We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.

4. Kenneth Shults:

   Our family has always owned and used firearms, no foster parent should have to forfeit their constitutional rights in order to be a foster parent.

5. Cook County prosecutors:

   After reviewing all of the facts and circumstances of the case, including Mr. Smollett's volunteer service in the community and agreement to forfeit Jussie Smollett bond to the City of Chicago, we believe this outcome is a just disposition and appropriate resolution to this case.

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