forfeit

verb
UK: /ˈfɔːfɪt/
US: /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

  1. To lose something as a penalty for doing something wrong.

    1. If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit.
    2. They may forfeit their right to vote if they have a criminal record.

  2. To give up or lose something, especially as a result of an error or fault.

    1. He had to forfeit the game after a medical emergency.
    2. By failing to pay, they forfeit their chance to buy the property.

Synonyms

penalty lose fine sacrifice relinquish
forfeit noun

  1. Something that is lost as a penalty because of a mistake or a failure to keep to rules.

    1. The forfeit was fifty dollars.
    2. They paid the forfeit and left the game quietly, embarrassed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forfeit" in English means: To lose something as a penalty for doing something wrong., To give up or lose something, especially as a result of an error or fault..

The phonetic transcription of "forfeit" is /ˈfɔːfɪt/ in British English and /ˈfɔːrfɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forfeit": penalty, lose, fine, sacrifice, relinquish.

Example usage of "forfeit": "If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit.". More examples on the page.