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FORFEITING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Forfeiting.

Forfeiting - as a noun

Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeiture16

A penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

Example: "The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeiture16

The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeiture16sacrifice16

Forfeiting - as an adjective satellite

Surrendered as a penalty

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confiscate17forfeited16

Forfeiting - as a verb

Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

Example: "You've forfeited your right to name your successor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forego10forgo9give upthrow overboardwaive11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abandon10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
claim9

Example Sentences

"The team will be forfeiting the match due to lack of players."
"If you do not pay your dues, you risk forfeiting your membership."
"She refused to take the drug test, resulting in forfeiting her Olympic medal."
"The company may face severe penalties for inadvertently forfeiting tax rights."
"He violated the parole terms and ended up forfeiting his early release."
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Word Game Points

Is FORFEITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forfeiting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORFEITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is FORFEITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forfeiting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORFEITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FORFEITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forfeiting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORFEITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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