Forfeiting

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrfətɪŋ/

Forfeiting (verb)

  1. Losing something valuable because of a mistake or not following rules.

Examples

  • One might consider forfeiting their claim to the property.
  • Forfeiting your rights can lead to losing important benefits.

Common collocations: forfeit a right, forfeit a privilege, risk forfeiting

Synonyms of Forfeiting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Forfeiting

  • to keep possession of something
  • to acquire something, opposite of losing