Synonyms for

Sacrificed

Verb / ˈsækrʌˌfaɪst / Another word for sacrificed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give up something valuable for a higher purpose or cause

Synonyms & similar words

sacrifice give forfeited yielded renounced abandoned relinquished ceded surrendered resigned submitted offered donated contributed devoted dedicated committed immolated slaughtered killed murdered

Synonyms by register

Formal

surrendered yielded forfeited relinquished

Informal

gave up let go ditched scrapped

Literary

immolated offered consigned

Antonyms

kept saved preserved protected retained rescued defended

Common collocations

  • sacrificed for
  • sacrificed their lives
  • sacrificed to
  • sacrificed his career
  • sacrificed his principles
  • sacrificed the king
  • sacrificed to the gods

Word family

noun sacrifice
verb sacrifice
adjective sacrificial

Usage note

Often used in contexts of giving something up for a greater good or purpose. Be mindful of the strong connotations of loss and cost associated with the word.

Example sentences

  1. She sacrificed her vacation time to volunteer at the animal shelter.
  2. The soldiers sacrificed their lives for their country.
  3. The coach sacrificed his personal time to help the team improve.
  4. He sacrificed his own happiness for the sake of his family.
  5. The tribe sacrificed an animal to their gods.

Quotes

  • The flower that follows the sun does so even on cloudy days. - Robert Leighton
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

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