forfeit FAWR-fit verb noun WS #19

to lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing; to surrender or relinquish as a consequence of breach of contract or misconduct

1. The student will forfeit his scholarship if his grades don't improve this semester.
2. The team had to forfeit the game because they didn't have enough players.
3. If you break the lease agreement, you may forfeit your security deposit.
4. She chose to forfeit her chance at promotion rather than relocate to another city.
5. The criminal was forced to forfeit his assets as part of his sentence.

a penalty for wrongdoing; something that is lost or surrendered as a punishment; a fine or penalty

1. The court ordered the forfeit of all property obtained through illegal means.
2. The game ended in a forfeit when the opposing team failed to show up.
3. The forfeit for breaking the contract was ten thousand dollars.
4. As a forfeit for losing the bet, he had to sing karaoke in front of everyone.
5. She paid the forfeit without complaint, accepting responsibility for her mistake.