Forfeit

Synonyms of forfeit

• relinquish
• surrender
• lose

Antonyms of forfeit

• keep
• maintain
• claim

Collocations of forfeit

forfeit game

Frequency: 70 %

The team had to forfeit the game due to a lack of players.

forfeit match

Frequency: 60 %

The tennis player had to forfeit the match because of an injury.

forfeit prize

Frequency: 50 %

The contestant had to forfeit her prize after being caught cheating.

forfeit deposit

Frequency: 45 %

If you cancel your reservation, you may forfeit your deposit.

forfeit rights

Frequency: 40 %

By signing the contract, you may forfeit certain rights.

Idiomatic Expressions for forfeit

• Phrase: to play for forfeit
  Meaning: to play a game or engage in a competition where the loser must forfeit something
  Usage: They decided to play for forfeit, with the loser having to buy dinner for the group.