forfeit vs give up

give up vs forfeit

forfeit is a noun but give up is not a noun.

forfeit is an adjective but give up is not an adjective.

forfeit and give up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
forfeit	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
give up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, forfeit and give up are synonyms defined as:

forfeit and give up: lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

Other synonyms of forfeit include forego, forgo, throw overboard, waive.

forfeit (noun)	give up (noun)
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

forfeit (adjective)	give up (adjective)
surrendered as a penalty

forfeit (verb)	give up (verb)
lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime	stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims
	give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
	give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
	stop consuming
	give up with the intent of never claiming again
	relinquish possession or control over
	lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
	part with a possession or right
	give up what is not strictly needed
	allow the other (baseball) team to score
	leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
	put an end to a state or an activity

Difference between forfeit and give up

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