noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of forfeit form-of, plural
2. 2
   A game in which forfeits are demanded. uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of forfeit form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

forgoforgoamercementbe bereaved ofbereavementcapitulate

Example

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"Who gives his neck to the sword forfeits his claim to freedom."

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