How to Spell forfeit
forfeit
//ˈfɔː.fɪt//
forfeit - noun
- A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
- A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
- Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
- Injury; wrong; mischief.
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
To forfeit means to give up or lose something as a penalty. In sports, a team might forfeit a game if they can't play.
forfeit - thesaurus
Synonyms: capitulate, disqualify, surrender, forgo, withgo
Common misspellings
forfiet, forfete, forfit
Word family
forfeits, forfeited, forfeiting
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