Cede and Forfeit

Cede

Cede verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Usage example: she reluctantly ceded her position as leader

Forfeit and cede are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forfeit" instead a verb "Cede".

Nearby Word: ceding

Forfeit

Forfeit verb - Lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime.

Cede and forfeit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cede" instead a verb "Forfeit".

Nearby Words: forfeited, forfeiture, forfeiting

Common collocations

power cede power forfeit power
right cede right forfeit right
identity cede identity forfeit identity
money cede money forfeit money
Other words: game, battle.
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