Synonyms for

Sacrificing

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

Definition

The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.

Synonyms & similar words

sacrifice give renouncing yielding forfeiting abandoning surrendering relinquishing ceding waiving losing compromising paying contributing donating offering ceding submitting

Synonyms by register

Formal

dedicating offering consecrating surrendering

Informal

giving up letting go forsaking

Literary

immolating martyring

Antonyms

keeping saving preserving hoarding retaining protecting guarding

Common collocations

  • sacrificing oneself
  • sacrificing for
  • sacrificing the
  • sacrificing their
  • sacrificing a
  • sacrificing an
  • sacrificing something

Word family

noun sacrifice
verb sacrifice
adjective sacrificial

Usage note

The word 'sacrificing' often implies giving up something valuable for a greater purpose. Be mindful of the context, as it can range from religious rites to personal concessions.

Example sentences

  1. He was sacrificing his sleep to finish his homework.
  2. She was sacrificing her free time to volunteer at the animal shelter.
  3. They were sacrificing their luxuries to save money for a family vacation.
  4. He was sacrificing his own happiness for the sake of his family's.
  5. She was sacrificing her own dreams to support her partner's career.

Quotes

  • The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. - Nelson Henderson
  • The greatest sacrifice is when you sacrifice your own happiness for the sake of someone else. - Unknown
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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