unforfeit

/ʌnˈfɔrˌfɛt/

Definitions

1. verb

to forgive or remit as a penalty or forfeit

“The king chose to unforfeit the prisoner’s sentence, commending their bravery.”

2. noun

a right or privilege that has not been forfeited

“After the scandal, she lost the unforfeit of speaking at the conference.”

3. noun

a penalty or forfeit that has not been incurred

“The athlete’s unforfeit of being disqualified motivated them to perform better.”

Synonyms

  • forgive
  • pardon

Antonyms

  • penalize
  • punish