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

2 of 2

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

More than half of a million Miami-Dade County households are living paycheck to paycheck, and with that financial struggle comes sacrifice. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

It’s been a long journey for the young shortstop — one that has required many sacrifices. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Verb

Particularly, this molecular barrier is the key reason the solar cell achieved its 770-hour stability record without sacrificing its performance edge. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

The Religious Crimes Code of 1883 restricted ceremonies such as the Sun Dance, a dayslong ritual of prayer, fasting and sacrifice central to communal renewal among tribal nations including the Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho. — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026