Forfeit and Ransom

Opposite meaning words

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

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Ransom is an antonym for forfeit.

Nearby Words: forfeited, forfeiture, forfeiting

Ransom verb - To free from captivity or punishment by paying a price.

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Forfeit is an antonym for ransom.

Nearby Words: ransomed, ransoming

forfeit property

ransom property

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