Sacrifice Definition & Meaning
sacrifice
- noun
- the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
- personnel 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; "he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice"
- the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity
- (baseball) an out that advances the base runners
- verb
- endure the loss of; "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war"
- kill or destroy; "The animals were sacrificed after the experiment"; "The general had to sacrifice several soldiers to save the regiment"
- sell at a loss
- make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals
"Sacrifice" in song lyrics
See how sacrifice is used in real songs:
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"I got sucked back into the streets for sacrifice"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Samantha — Everything U Need -
"But you still can make some sacrifice"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"He recommended a baptism, a sacrifice"
60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9
Words that rhyme with sacrifice
Usage tips for "sacrifice"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sacrifice" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sacrifice to find words that pair well.