Forfeit and Gambit

Forfeit

Forfeit noun - A sum of money to be paid as a punishment.

Gambit and forfeit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gambit" instead a noun "Forfeit".

Nearby Words: forfeited, forfeiture, forfeiting

Gambit

Gambit noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Gambit

Forfeit and gambit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forfeit" instead a noun "Gambit".

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How words are described

full full forfeit full gambit
double double forfeit double gambit
last last forfeit last gambit
occasional occasional forfeit occasional gambit

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Gambit The couple could stop whenever they wished, as going over 21 would forfeit the prizes they had uncovered, but hitting 21 in any way won a growing cash jackpot plus a new car (on the original series) or $5,000 cash (on Las Vegas Gambit).
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