FORFEIT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfȯr-fət

Definition of forfeit next

as in penalty

a sum of money to be paid as a punishment the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000

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verb

as in to waive

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as in to lose

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lose
drop

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Recent Examples of forfeit

Noun

Fisher, who has joined Lovejoy’s staff, said his resignation was unrelated to the forfeits and called the GHSA’s ruling unjust. —

Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 May 2026 Don't immediately cancel your flight, Nastro advised, adding that travelers who cancel forfeit their right to a refund. —

ABC News, 2 May 2026

Verb

As part of his sentence, Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered Bankman-Fried to forfeit more than $11 billion in assets and proceeds tied to the fraud. —

Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 The Bonita and Murrieta Mesa softball teams are facing sanctions from the CIF after pulling out of the regional softball playoffs and having to forfeit their opening games. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forfeit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit

Noun

The government recently announced another recruitment drive, offering to pay off debts of up to $140,000 for men who sign up and might otherwise face penalties for defaulting.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026