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forfeit

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of forfeit

a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
  • The forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000.
Synonyms of forfeit

damages, fine, forfeiture, mulct, penalty
Words Related to forfeit

reparations

assessment, award, compensation

indemnity

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