Synonyms of forfeit

forfeit 1 of 2

noun

as in penalty

a sum of money to be paid as a punishment

the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penalty
• fine
• damages
• forfeiture
• compensation
• mulct
• award
• reparations
• indemnity
• assessment

forfeit

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to waive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waive
• commit
• renounce
• resign
• entrust
• consign
• relinquish
• intrust
• transfer
• release
• render
• cede
• forsake
• surrender
• discard
• abandon
• turn in
• shed
• abnegate
• yield
• lay down
• give up
• turn over
• deliver
• hand over
• cough up
• part (with)
• desert

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retain
• keep
• withhold

2

as in to lose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lose
• drop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• win
• prevail (over)
• nail (down)
• triumph (over)
• conquer