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forfeit
adjective
noun
verb
surrendered as a penalty
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- ORFEI
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈfɔː.fɪt
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Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
surrendered as a penalty
noun
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
noun
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”
noun
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
verb
lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
“you've forfeited your right to name your successor”
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Example Sentences
the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
you've forfeited your right to name your successor
forfeited property
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