Forfeited and Lost

Forfeited

Forfeited adjective - Surrendered as a penalty.
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Synonyms for Forfeited

Lost is a synonym for forfeited in defeated topic. In some cases you can use "Lost" instead the word "Forfeited" as an adjective or a verb, when it comes to topics like missing.

Nearby Words: forfeit, forfeiture, forfeiting

Lost

Lost adjective - Not gained or won.
Usage example: a lost battle

Forfeited is a synonym for lost in missing topic. You can use "Forfeited" instead the word "Lost" as an adjective or a verb, if it concerns topics such as missed, defeated, dispossessed, wasted.

Nearby Word: losing

Both words in one sentence

  • During Season 2 in the US, champions who lost after three or more victories forfeited half their winnings.
    Source: Series / Duel
  • Screwed by the Lawyers However, "Abandonment" came into play here: McDonald's lost the case because, due to not operating in South Africa during Apartheid, they had forfeited their own trademarks in South Africa and the businessman in question had effectively managed to acquire them post-abandonment.
  • Literature / Soul Drinkers He wins the fight easily, and is told that he lost, as the fight was an honor duel, and since he continued to strike his opponent after he had won, he had forfeited the match for conduct unbecoming an Astartes.
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