Forfeit and Realise

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

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Realise is an antonym for forfeit.

Nearby Words: forfeited, forfeiture, forfeiting

Realise verb - Be fully aware or cognizant of.

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Forfeit is an antonym for realise.

Nearby Words: realize, real, reality, realistic, realization

He justifies his action by claiming security considerations his fans are as dedicated to the game as he is, and would realise he'd only forfeit the match if he was summoned by a powerful government figure.

Source: Literature / From Russia with Love

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