immolated

verb

past tense of immolate
as in sacrificed
to give up as an offering to a god a ceremony in which they immolated their cherished possessions so that the gods would send rain

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Recent Examples of immolated Their laws prescribed the death penalty for anyone who helped a stranger; after giving bread to a poor man, Lot’s daughter was immolated on a pyre. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immolated
  1. sacrificed
  2. offered
Verb
  • Sure, the dine-in ambiance has been sacrificed; but the menu here is as delightful and exquisite as ever.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After being sacrificed to second on a Graham Pauley bunt, Conine would score on a Jakob Marsee line-drive hit up the middle.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sacrificed
Verb
  • How buildings are designed and made was an early interest, but fashion offered a quicker route from idea to object.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Griffin made a similar pitch, saying Miami and the broader South Florida area offered deep talent, regulatory clarity and an extraordinary quality of life.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of offered

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“Immolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immolated. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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