Definitions for sacrifice

Definitions for (noun) sacrifice

Main entry: sacrifice

Definition: (baseball) an out that advances the base runners


Main entry: forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice

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


Main entry: ritual killing, sacrifice

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


Main entry: sacrifice

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


Main entry: sacrifice

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

Usage: he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice


Definitions for (verb) sacrifice

Main entry: sacrifice

Definition: kill or destroy

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


Main entry: sacrifice

Definition: make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals


Main entry: sacrifice, give

Definition: endure the loss of

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


Main entry: sacrifice

Definition: sell at a loss


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