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

This defendant allegedly exploited those sacrifices for his own selfish gain. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

But unlike Memorial Day in May, which honors veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving their country, Veterans Day results in fewer closings or changes in mass transit schedules. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Verb

Now, more than three decades later, that very SEC Championship Game is being sacrificed on the altar of progress with the announcement earlier this week that college football will expand its playoff from 12 teams to 24 starting next season. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Her wispy bangs give the style a touch of natural elegance without sacrificing its effortless appeal. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Nov. 2026