English Synonym Finder

forfeited

Definitions

Lost or surrendered something as a penalty for wrongdoing, neglect, or breach of contract.

Gave up or relinquished a right, possession, or privilege, typically as a consequence of an action.

Examples

The team forfeited the match after failing to arrive on time.

He forfeited his right to a trial by pleading guilty to the charges.

Because she missed the deadline, she forfeited her deposit on the apartment.

Synonyms

surrendered relinquished lost forgone yielded sacrificed waived

Antonyms

retained kept maintained claimed acquired secured preserved