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forfeited

/ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/ /ˈfɔːrfətɪd/

Meanings
verb
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

Examples :

"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."
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Related Words

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration withdrawal

withdrawal noun

/wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/

Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.

"After saving diligently for a month, Sarah requested the withdrawal of her savings from the bank. "

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wrongdoing verb

/ɹɒŋˈduːɪŋ/

To do something wrong; to break a rule or offend.

"The student was caught wrongdoing on the test, so the teacher gave him a zero. "

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repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration plagiarized

plagiarized verb

/ˈpleɪdʒəraɪzd/ /ˈpleɪdʒəˌraɪzd/

To use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing, speech, ideas, or other intellectual or creative work, especially in an academic context; to commit plagiarism.

"The student plagiarized his entire essay from Wikipedia and received a failing grade. "

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voluntary noun

/ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/

A short piece of music, often having improvisation, played on a solo instrument.

"The student's piano recital featured a beautiful voluntary. "

Illustration attacking

attacking verb

/əˈtækɪŋ/

To apply violent force to someone or something.

"This species of snake will only attack humans if it feels threatened."

Illustration compliance

compliance noun

/kəmˈplaɪəns/

An act of complying.

"The student's compliance with the school rules earned her a good report card. "

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transgress verb

/tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/

To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.

"The student transgressed the school's dress code by wearing jeans to a formal event. "

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participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "