verb🔗ShareTo 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."lawbusinesssportgameactioneconomyrightvalueachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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."sportgameactionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress."Because he plagiarized his essay, the student forfeited his right to graduate with honors. "guiltlawmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fail to keep an obligation."Because he missed too many classes, John forfeited his right to take the final exam. "businesslawsportgamefinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
