verb🔗ShareVerwirken, einbüßenTo suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."Er verwirkte seine letzte Chance auf vorzeitige Haftentlassung, indem er wiederholt einen anderen Häftling angriff.lawbusinesssportgameactioneconomyrightvalueachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerlieren, aufgebenTo lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules"Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."Weil nur neun Spieler anwesend waren, musste die Fußballmannschaft das Spiel aufgeben.sportgameactionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerwirken, verwirkenTo be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress."Because he plagiarized his essay, the student forfeited his right to graduate with honors. "Weil er sein Essay plagiiert hat, verwirkte der Student sein Recht, mit Auszeichnung abzuschließen.guiltlawmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstoßen, versäumenTo fail to keep an obligation."Because he missed too many classes, John forfeited his right to take the final exam. "Weil er zu viele Kurse verpasst hat, hat John sein Recht auf die Abschlussprüfung verwirkt.businesslawsportgamefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
