forfeit

noun /'fɔrfɪt/

Definition
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'forfeit'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency

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