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waive vs forfeit

forfeit vs waive

waive is not a noun while forfeit is a noun.

waive is not an adjective while forfeit is an adjective.

waive and forfeit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
waive No No Yes No
forfeit Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, waive and forfeit are synonyms defined as:
  • waive and forfeit: lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
Other synonyms of waive include forego, forgo, give up, throw overboard.
waive (noun) forfeit (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
waive (adjective) forfeit (adjective)
surrendered as a penalty
waive (verb) forfeit (verb)
lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Difference between waive and forfeit

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