sacrifices

The word “sacrifices” has 4 syllables: sac-ri-fic-es

It's pronounced as /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for sacrifices?

In the thesaurus, “sacrifices” has 47 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sacrifices along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sacrifices

atonement
cede
consecrates
contributions
dedicates
deduction
devotes
discount
donations
drop
endure
eschew
forfeit
forgo
gives
hands over
holocausts
immolate
immolates
immolations
kiss goodbye
libation
libations
lose
oblation
oblations
offer
offer up
offering
offerings
offers
part with
penance
propitiations
reduction
renounce
reparation
resign oneself to
sacrificial lamb
spare
suffer
surrender
surrenders
victims
waive
yield
yields

Antonyms for sacrifices

continue
deny
disallow
fight
gain
hold
increase
keep
refuse
reject
rise
win
withhold

Meanings of sacrifices

noun
1. The offering of anything to a god; a consecratory rite.
2. The destruction or surrender of anything for the sake of something else; the devotion of something desirable to something higher, or to a calling deemed more pressing.
3. Something sacrificed.
4. A loss of profit.
5. A sale at a price less than the cost or the actual value.
verb
1. To offer (something) as a gift to a deity.
2. To give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss.
3. To trade (a value of higher worth) for something 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.
4. To intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one’s position on the board.
5. To advance (a runner on base) by batting the ball so it can be caught or fielded, placing the batter out, but with insufficient time to put the runner out.
6. To sell at a price less than the cost or actual value.
7. To destroy; to kill.

Example Sentences

Families often make significant sacrifices to provide better opportunities for their children.
The team celebrated their victory, acknowledging the collective sacrifices that led to success.
Throughout history, individuals have made personal sacrifices for the greater good of society.
In times of crisis, communities come together, making shared sacrifices to overcome challenges.
The journey to success is paved with hard work, dedication, and countless sacrifices along the way.

On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sacrifices, such as: atonement, cede, consecrates, continue, contributions, dedicates, deduction.

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