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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for forfeit

Noun

1. forfeit, forfeiture, loss
usage: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;
2. forfeit, forfeiture, penalty
usage: a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
3. forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice, act, human action, human activity
usage: the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Verb

1. forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, abandon
usage: lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime

Adjective

1. confiscate, forfeit, forfeited, lost (vs. won)
usage: surrendered as a penalty
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