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- pronunciation:
- for
fiht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for neglect, misdeeds, or other failure to act as required by law, contract, or rules.
The deposit will be kept as a forfeit if the tenant does not abide by the rental contract.They failed to comply with the rules and had to pay a forfeit.- synonyms:
- penalty
- similar words:
- damages, fine, mulct
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| definition 2: |
the act of paying a penalty for misconduct or neglect.
His forfeit of the match following drug-testing came as a shock to his fans.- synonyms:
- forfeiture
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| definition 3: |
an article that is held until a fine is paid.
- similar words:
- forfeiture
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| related words: |
cost, expense, punishment |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
forfeits, forfeiting, forfeited |
| definition 1: |
to be made to surrender (something) as a penalty or fine.
After two serious offenses, she forfeited her driver's license.- similar words:
- forsake, lose, release, surrender, yield
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| definition 2: |
to lose or surrender (something) because of misconduct or neglect.
If the father does not abide by these rules, he will forfeit his right to visit the children.The team arrived late and had to forfeit the game.
- synonyms:
- surrender
- antonyms:
- acquire
- similar words:
- default, hand over, lose, release, relinquish, yield
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
lost or surrendered as a penalty for some crime, offense, or breach of rules.
- similar words:
- confiscated
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| derivations: |
forfeitable (adj.), forfeiter (n.) |
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