forfeiting
forfeiting is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, forfeiting is hyphenated as:
Definitions offorfeiting
- To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
Example: "He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."
- To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
Example: "Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."
- To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
- To fail to keep an obligation.
- The act by which something is forfeited or surrendered; a giving up.
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