Synonyms of sacrifice

sacrifice 1 of 2

noun

ˈsa-krə-ˌfīs 

as in offering

something offered to a god

the herders selected their best lamb as a sacrifice in order to receive blessings from their god

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offering
• victim
• immolation
• contribution
• donation
• propitiation
• libation
• oblation
• holocaust

sacrifice

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verb

as in to offer

to give up as an offering to a god

according to the Old Testament, Abraham was willing to sacrifice even his son to God

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offer
• immolate
• dedicate
• give
• devote
• surrender
• consecrate
• yield
• hand over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sacrifice

Noun

Otto Kemp, taking his first at-bat in the majors since May 20, was sent to the plate with two outs in the ninth as a pinch hitter and human sacrifice to Sale. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Training to become a top-tier classical dancer demands discipline and sacrifice anywhere. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Reese also notes Slayyyter spent years cultivating her sound and fanbase without once sacrificing her true self. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

That was Fred Claire personified, honest to the end, refusing to sacrifice his integrity, never surrendering his dignity. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026