FORFEIT

/ˈfɔː.fɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 13

Definition

adjective surrendered as a penalty. — synonyms: confiscate, forfeited
verb lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime. — synonyms: give_up, throw_overboard, waive, forgo, forego
noun something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty. — synonyms: forfeiture
noun a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something. — synonyms: forfeiture
noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.. — synonyms: forfeiture, sacrifice

“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.”