Forfeit Synonyms and Antonyms
fôr'fĭt
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Synonyms for Forfeit
(Intransitive) to admit defeat, to capitulate
(Chess) To intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one's position on the board.
surrendered as a penalty
confiscatory
Relating to or effecting confiscation.
To give up claim to; give over or yield, esp. voluntarily, as in favor of another
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To intentionally give up for all time an assertion or a claim of an interest in property or in a right or privilege.
To voluntarily give up, abandon, or surrender a right, privilege or claim. Usually, a right may only be waived if the person so doing has full knowledge of what the consequences might be.
A non-statutory monetary penalty or forfeiture.
To cause to go astray, become bewildered, etc.
To suffer the loss of
Seized by a government; appropriated.
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Anything forfeited; penalty or fine
To abstain from; relinquish:
To drop is defined as to fall down, to cause something to fall down to the ground or to become lower or less.
The act or process of confiscating.
To defraud someone.
philopena
A nut or almond with a double kernel, as used to set a philopena.
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To lose a case by not appearing.
To suffer the loss of
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
Antonyms for Forfeit
To obtain a profit or advantage; benefit:
The ability to recall or recognize what has been learned or experienced; memory.
To gain (a prize or award) in competition
To demand, ask for, or take as one's own or one's due:
A success in a struggle against difficulties or an obstacle:
To make a gain or profit.
Retain is defined as to keep, hold on to or keep in place.
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