Definition of FORFEITS

forfeits

Noun

  • something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  • 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"
  • the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
  • plural of forfeit
  • A game in which forfeits are demanded.

Verb

  • lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of forfeit

Synonyms

forego, forfeit, forfeiture, forgo, give up, sacrifice, throw overboard, waive

Antonyms

claim

Scrabble Score: 14

forfeits: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
forfeits: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
forfeits: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

forfeits: valid Words With Friends Word