Synonyms for sacrifice
ˈsæk rəˌfaɪssac·ri·fice

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1. sacrificeverb

   To trade (a value of higher worth) for one of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more such as an ally or business relationship or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money.

   Synonyms:
   at a loss, sell

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. sacrifice

   To surrender is to give up upon compulsion, as to an enemy in war, hence to give up to any person, passion, influence, or power. To yield is to give place or give way under pressure, and hence under compulsion. Yield implies more softness or concession than surrender; the most determined men may surrender to overwhelming force; when one yields, his spirit is at least somewhat subdued. A monarch or a state cedes territory perhaps for a consideration; surrenders an army, a navy, or a fortified place to a conqueror; a military commander abandons an untenable position or unavailable stores. We sacrifice something precious through error, friendship, or duty, yield to convincing reasons, a stronger will, winsome persuasion, or superior force. Compare ABANDON.

   Synonyms:
   abandon, alienate, capitulate, cede, give, give oneself up, give over, give up, let go, relinquish, surrender, yield

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.3 / 4 votes

1. sacrificeverb

   Synonyms:
   offer, immolate, destroy, surrender, forego

   Antonyms:
   reserve, retain, appropriate, withhold

2. sacrificenoun

   Synonyms:
   offering, oblation, immolation, surrender, destruction, atonement, propitiation, appeasement, expiation

   Antonyms:
   reservation, appropriation, retention, salvation, rescue, offence, transgression

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 6 votes

1. forfeit, forfeiture, sacrificenoun

   the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

   Synonyms:
   forfeit, forfeiture, ritual killing

2. sacrificenoun

   personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)

   Synonyms:
   forfeit, forfeiture, ritual killing

3. sacrificenoun

   a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value

   "he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice"

   Synonyms:
   forfeit, forfeiture, ritual killing

4. sacrifice, ritual killingnoun

   the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity

   Synonyms:
   forfeit, forfeiture, ritual killing

5. sacrificeverb

   (baseball) an out that advances the base runners

   Synonyms:
   forfeit, forfeiture, ritual killing

6. sacrifice, giveverb

   endure the loss of

   "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war"

   Synonyms:
   commit, chip in, dedicate, cave in, collapse, impart, pass on, move over, return, establish, reach, present, have, fall in, make, pay, throw, gift, kick in, feed, break, ease up, apply, give, grant, open, founder, devote, hold, pass, render, yield, turn over, leave, give way, consecrate, generate, contribute, afford, hand

7. sacrificeverb

   kill or destroy

   "The animals were sacrificed after the experiment"; "The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment"

   Synonyms:
   give

8. sacrificeverb

   sell at a loss

   Synonyms:
   give

9. sacrificeverb

   make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals

   Synonyms:
   give

Matched Categories

1. • Act
   • Kill
   • Loss
   • Offer
   • Personnel Casualty
   • Sell

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. sacrificeverb

   Synonyms:
   immolate, offer up

2. sacrificeverb

   Synonyms:
   surrender, give up

3. sacrificenoun

   Synonyms:
   immolation

4. sacrificenoun

   Synonyms:
   offering, oblation

5. sacrificenoun

   Synonyms:
   surrender

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sacrificenoun

   Synonyms:
   oblation, immolation, surrender, loss, giving up, holocaust, hecatomb

2. sacrificeverb

   Synonyms:
   offer, immolate, surrender, give up, forego

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1. List of paraphrases for "sacrifice":

   sacrifices, slaughter, self-sacrifice, culling, slaughtering, cull, victim

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1. David Satterfield:

   Is this a big sacrifice for retailers? No. But, symbolically, it's a good step.

2. Frederic Gleach:

   I'm reluctant to sacrifice the material in order to do that much archaeological work, in particular, radiocarbon dating is destructive by nature... Once you have burned the sample to run radiocarbon dating, it's gone.

3. Toni Gross:

   Craig said. The family made the sudden 1,000-mile trip from Tampa, Florida, to Dover Air Force Base to accept his body in person. Frank Gross with his father Craig; Frank was killed in 2011 by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan (Fox News) Toni said: That was such a dark time of our life. Although it was one of their lowest lows, there was support -- thanks to the Fisher House and the organization behind it. The Fisher Foundation helps military families around the country whose loved ones are in the hospital. In all, the non-profit has helped more than 300,000 families since 1990 by donating 58 houses across the country and in Germany and the United Kingdom. But the house at Dover Air Force Base was built specifically for families whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice. Frank Gross with his mother Toni, who has been volunteering at Fisher House (Fox News) That, I think, was the most important Fisher House that we've ever built said Ken Fisher, Fisher House Foundation chairman and CEO. We believe in the power of family. We believe in, obviously, bringing the plight of the military family to light. This house is run by members of the Air Force — including house manager, technical sergeant Dorothy Whitfield. This house is their safe haven while they are here at Dover for their short stay, Whitfield said. The house has a fully stocked kitchen, multiple bedrooms, and a living room full of toys to make the family's hardest day somewhat easier. Whitfield said: If they're are sad and they want to cry, we're right there with them and we'll cry with them. Years after the Gross’ visit, the Fisher House is still making an impact on the family’s lives. Toni began volunteering. I just knew that I needed to give back and encourage others. I also knew that by giving back my spirit would be lifted.

4. Pete Hegseth:

   It’s hard to watch and then be told that it’s all part of a successful plan, ramadi was a model success story and we continue to see all of the gains we made there be somewhat reversed. It’s a slap in the faces of families of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

5. Noah Kagan:

   At the gym, you’re going through suffering and pain and you can’t do any more and you still come back, you have to be willing to sacrifice and do the same for your company.