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sacrificing

The word “sacrificing” has 4 syllables: sac-ri-fi-cing

It's pronounced as /ˈsækrəˌfaɪsɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “sacrificing” has 13 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sacrificing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sacrificing

Meanings of sacrificing

  • 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

  • She was known for sacrificing her personal time to help those in need.
  • The athlete demonstrated dedication by consistently sacrificing leisure for rigorous training.
  • Sacrificing comfort, they chose a challenging path to pursue their passion.
  • In times of crisis, communities often come together, sacrificing for the greater good.
  • The leader emphasized the importance of teamwork and sacrificing individual desires for the success of the group.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to sacrificing, such as: conciliatory, consecrating, dedicating, devoting, divine, expiatory, giving.

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