SACRIFICE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Sacrifice.
How to pronounce sacrifice:
US
Sacrifice - as a noun
The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
forfeitforfeiturePersonnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
A loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value
Example: "He had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice"
The act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ritual killingHypernyms (Closely Related)
killingputting to deathHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(baseball) an out that advances the base runners
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
putoutHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sacrifice - as a verb
Kill or destroy
Example: "The animals were sacrificed after the experiment"
Sell at a loss
Example Sentences
"She made a sacrifice to save her sister from the fire."
"The soldier's sacrifice will always be remembered."
"He made a great sacrifice to provide for his family."
"The sacrifice of his time and energy paid off in the end."
"The sacrifice of his job was necessary for his personal growth."
Word Game Points
Is SACRIFICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sacrifice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SACRIFICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SACRIFICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sacrifice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSACRIFICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SACRIFICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sacrifice is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSACRIFICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
