English adjective: forfeit | |||
1. | forfeit surrendered as a penalty | ||
Synonyms | confiscate, forfeited | ||
Similar | lost | ||
Antonyms | won | ||
English noun: forfeit | |||
1. | forfeit (possession) something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty | ||
Synonyms | forfeiture | ||
Broader (hypernym) | loss | ||
2. | forfeit (possession) a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something | ||
Samples | The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time. | ||
Synonyms | forfeiture | ||
Broader (hypernym) | penalty | ||
3. | forfeit (act) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. | ||
Synonyms | forfeiture, sacrifice | ||
Broader (hypernym) | act, deed, human action, human activity | ||
English verb: forfeit | |||
1. | forfeit (possession) lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime | ||
Samples | You've forfeited your right to name your successor. Forfeited property. | ||
Synonyms | forego, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abandon | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | lapse | ||
Antonyms | arrogate, lay claim, claim | ||