Synonyms for forfeiture
Definitions
- n. 1
A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.
Forms
- Plural
- forfeitures → forfeits, sacrifices, losses, fines…
Example sentences
- forfeit She came forth to forfeit her fourth-place medal.
- loss Loss of health is more serious than loss of money.
- damages He isn't responsible for any damages to the house.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| forfeiture | steady | |
| forfeit | steady | |
| loss | steady | |
| damages | falling | |
| amercement | falling | |
| mulct | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- fine1, loss1
- 5 letters
- mulct1
- 7 letters
- damages3, forfeit2
- 9 letters
- sacrifice3
- 10 letters
- amercement
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (damages3 = 3 syllables).