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

Only taxes can, and higher city taxes already have proved to be a political dead end — especially if there is no corresponding sacrifice from the public unions. — Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The assumption that intensifying economic pain alone, without other efforts or sacrifices on Europe’s part, would eventually enable some vague political re-calibration in Moscow has, so far, not been borne out by events. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Verb

Humans set the strategy and creative direction while governance is built directly into the workflow—eliminating unnecessary review cycles without sacrificing brand consistency or compliance. — Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Comparable to the brand’s Gel-Kayano stability runner, the GT-2000 15 offers an even more lightweight feel without sacrificing the stable foundation needed by athletes who overpronate. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 July 2026