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1. sacrifice
verb. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] endure the loss of.
Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)
2. self-sacrifice
noun. acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.
Etymology
- self-sacrifice (English)
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- self- (English)
3. sacrifice
noun. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc..
Synonyms
Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)
4. sacrifice
noun. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective).
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Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)
5. sacrifice
verb. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] kill or destroy.
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Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)
6. sacrifice
noun. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity.
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Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)
7. sacrifice
noun. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)
8. sacrifice
noun. ['ˈsækrəˌfaɪs'] (baseball) an out that advances the base runners.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- sacrifice (English)
- sacrificium (Latin)
- sacrifico (Latin)