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forfeit meaning in Tamil

இழ iḻa

UK/ˈfɔː.fɪt//ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/

forfeit in Tamil: இழ (iḻa). In English, forfeit means a penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.

Tamil words for forfeit

to suffer the loss
இழ iḻa

English meaning of forfeit

  1. noun A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
  2. 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.
  3. noun Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
  4. noun Injury; wrong; mischief.

Full definition of forfeit

forfeit in a sentence

  • He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.
  • He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.
  • Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.

Synonyms of forfeit

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Questions about forfeit in Tamil

What is the meaning of forfeit in Tamil?
Forfeit in Tamil is இழ (iḻa).
forfeit என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Forfeit: இழ (iḻa).
What does forfeit mean in English?
Forfeit means a penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.

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