Synonyms of forfeit
5 similar words
Another word for forfeit is surrender. Other synonyms of forfeit are capitulate, disqualify, forgo and withgo.
Synonyms and similar words for forfeit
verbTo lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to...
- capitulate
- surrender
- disqualify
- forgo
- withgoTo forgo; give up; pass up; forfeit.
Meaning of forfeit
- noun A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
- noun A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
- noun Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
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Questions about synonyms of forfeit
- What is another word for forfeit?
- Forfeit has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as surrender, capitulate, disqualify, forgo and withgo.
- What does forfeit mean?
- Forfeit means a penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
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