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Meaning
Noun
●
A
penalty
for or
consequence
of a misdemeanor.
●
A
thing
forfeited
; that which is
taken
from somebody in
requital
of a
misdeed
committed
; that which is
lost
, or the right to which is
alienated
, by a
crime
,
breach of contract
, etc.
●
Something
deposited
and
redeemable
by a
sportive
fine
as part of a game.
●
Injury;
wrong
; mischief.
Verb
●
To
suffer
the
loss
of something by
wrongdoing
or non-compliance
●
To
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
●
To be
guilty
of a
misdeed
; to be
criminal
; to transgress.
●
To
fail
to keep an obligation.
Adj
●
Lost or
alienated
for an
offense
or
crime
;
liable
to
penal
seizure.
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Synonyms
Capitulate
Surrender
Disqualify
Forgo
Withgo
Related
Relinquish
Lose
Revoke
Sacrifice
Waive
Vacate
Withhold
Renounce
Cede
Withdraw
Abandon
Abdicate
Deduct
Repay
Accept
Receive
Forego
Liquidate
Earn
Suspend
Deny
Obtain
Pay
Penalty
Refund
Grant
Leave
Disregard
Cancel
Retain
Revocation
Declare
Sell
Claim
Redeem
Terminate
Sanction
Confiscate
Owe
Disqualification
Repossess
Acquire
Renew
Rescind
Bequeath
Seize
Loose
Pledge
Steal
Reject
Reimburse
Pay Back
Give Up
Give Away
Take Back
Null And Void
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Rhymes
Forfeit
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