| Noun | 1. | forfeit - something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;loss - something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt" | |
| 2. | forfeit - 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"penalty - a payment required for not fulfilling a contract | |
| 3. | forfeit - the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. | |
| Verb | 1. | forfeit - lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crimeabandon - forsake, leave behind; "We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot" lapse - let slip; "He lapsed his membership" arrogate, lay claim, claim - demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to; "He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter"; "Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident" | |
| Adj. | 1. | forfeit - surrendered as a penaltylost - not gained or won; "a lost battle"; "a lost prize" | |