sacrifice

/sˈækɹɪfˌa‍ɪs/

/ˈsækɹəˌfaɪs/

[verb] [noun]

to sacrifice

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

endure the loss of

synonyms : give

kill or destroy

to kill an animal or person as a religious act

sell at a loss

Sacrifice

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : forfeit

forfeiture

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

the act of killing a person or an animal in a ceremony in order to honor God or a supernatural being

synonyms : ritual killing

(baseball) an out that advances the base runners

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

a deliberate move in which a player gives up material, such as a pawn, knight, bishop, rook, or even a queen, in exchange for a strategic or tactical advantage

Examples

1. However, with careful planning and sacrifices, she managed to make the trips of her dreams.

2. The Purple Heart, our nation's oldest military medal, is awarded to those service men and women who have borne the battle, sacrificing life and limb.

3. They nodded at every platitude about making sacrifices today for a better tomorrow.

4. The hiker sacrificed his backpack and other gear to escape from the bear, realizing that near is his shirt, but nearer is his skin.