Forfeits example sentences

Related (10): surrender, relinquish, abandon, lose, sacrifice, waive, renounce, forsake, forego, cede

for·feit

verb

forfeits (third person present)

- lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing:

- lose or give up (something) as a necessary consequence of something else:

- a fine or penalty for wrongdoing or for a breach of the rules in a club or game:

- an item of property or a right or privilege lost as a legal penalty.

- a game in which trivial penalties are exacted.

- the action of forfeiting something.

Synonyms

surrender, relinquish, yield, sacrifice, renounce, lose, retain, penalty, fine, fee, charge, sanction, penance, damages, confiscation, loss, relinquishment, forfeiture, sequestration, amercement, mulct

"Forfeits" Example Sentences

1. Playing games often involves a set of forfeits for the losing team.
2. She had to pay a hefty forfeit for breaking the terms of the contract.
3. The team had to play without their starting player as he had forfeited his place in the game.
4. He had to pay a steep forfeit for his reckless driving.
5. The game ended in a tiebreaker round where the players were left with no choice but to play for high-stakes forfeits.
6. The company forfeited much of its profits to pay off its debt.
7. Losing the bet meant he had to forfeit his prized possession.
8. The winning team proceeded to choose from a list of forfeits which the losing team had to undertake.
9. The company was given a final warning and order to pay a forfeit for violating environmental laws.
10. The coach had to forfeit his position after he was found guilty of abusing his players.
11. The player was forced to forfeit his match after being found to have violated the rules.
12. The team was charged a hefty forfeit after failing to show up for their scheduled game.
13. The loser of the bet had to forfeit his right to participate in the next game.
14. The company was fined a significant amount in forfeits for cheating its customers.
15. The forfeit for losing the round was a round of drinks for the entire room.
16. The team refused to play, resulting in a forfeit for the opposing team.
17. The politician had to pay a forfeit for his disingenuous campaign promises.
18. The client had to forfeit his deposit after failing to show up for the appointment.
19. The defendant forfeited his bail when he missed his court date.
20. The team won the game but had to pay a forfeit for showing up late.
21. The restaurant was forced to pay a substantial forfeit for violating health codes.
22. The forfeit for losing the match was having to wear a clown costume for the next game.
23. The company was threatened with a forfeit if it did not comply with safety regulations.
24. The player agreed to forfeit his place in the team in exchange for being allowed to retire early.
25. The team had to forfeit its win due to the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs.
26. The forfeit for losing the bet was having to jump into the pool fully clothed.
27. The politician forfeited his campaign funds due to allegations of fraud.
28. The company had to pay a forfeit for using unlicensed software in their operations.
29. The team had to forfeit the game due to its insistence on playing with an ineligible player.
30. The forfeit for losing the round was having to perform a humiliating dance in front of the entire room.

Common Phases

1. Sing a song in a funny voice;
2. Do a silly dance;
3. Tell a joke;
4. Do 10 jumping jacks;
5. Give someone a piggyback ride;
6. Speak in a British accent for 5 minutes;
7. Hop on one foot for 30 seconds;
8. Ask a stranger for a high-five;
9. Eat a spoonful of hot sauce;
10. Recite a tongue twister;
11. Do a handstand;
12. Wear a silly hat for the rest of the day.