Forfeit and Shrift

Forfeit

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

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

Nearby Words: forfeited, forfeiture, forfeiting

Shrift

Shrift noun - The act of being shriven.
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Forfeit and shrift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Forfeit" instead a noun "Shrift".
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