forfeit

/fˈɔːfɪt/

/ˈfɔɹfɪt/

Forfeit

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

synonyms : forfeiture

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

synonyms : forfeiture

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

synonyms : forfeiture

to forfeit

MAIN VERB

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

synonyms : forego

antonyms : claim

forfeit

surrendered as a penalty

synonyms : confiscate

Examples

1. - Your team will forfeit the game.

2. Link forfeits the case.

3. And so humans forfeited their calling as the royal priesthood. -

4. He forfeited his claim of error.