SACRIFICING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Sacrificing.
Sacrificing - 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)
Sacrificing - as a verb
Kill or destroy
Example: "The animals were sacrificed after the experiment"
Sell at a loss
Example Sentences
"She hated sacrificing her personal time for work."
"She made the difficult decision of sacrificing her career to take care of her aging parents."
"They were sacrificing their savings to help those in need."
"The company was sacrificing short-term profit for long-term growth."
"He was sacrificing his time and energy to help others."
Word Game Points
Is SACRIFICING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sacrificing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SACRIFICING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is SACRIFICING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sacrificing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSACRIFICING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is SACRIFICING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sacrificing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSACRIFICING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
