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

Honoring the sacrifices of America’s military men and women is noble, but there are better ways to thank them for their service than a bland tribute like this. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

To carry on his mission and to honor his sacrifice, Helen and Bob decided to take care of veterans and their families. — Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Verb

The people Trump is sacrificing for less than a day’s supply of diesel are my students, my colleagues and the countless other kind people who welcomed a clumsy foreigner to their country. — David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Summer seems to soften St Moritz without sacrificing any of its glamour. — Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026