“forfeit”

Definitions

• adjective

  surrendered as a penalty

  Synonyms: confiscate, forfeited, amercement, bereavement, caution, charge, collateral, cost, damage, damages, debit, default

• noun

  something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

  Synonyms: forfeiture

• noun

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

  Synonyms: forfeiture

  • Example:“The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time.”

• noun

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

  Synonyms: forfeiture, sacrifice

• verb

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

  Synonyms: give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, forego

  Antonyms: claim

  • Example:“You've forfeited your right to name your successor.”
  • Example:“forfeited property”