sacrificing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of giving up or surrendering something, especially for the sake of something else considered as having greater value or importance.

  - "The soldiers made a sacrifice to save the lives of their comrades."
  - "The company sacrificed profits to invest in research and development."

• Noun

  The act of offering an animal or other valuable object to a deity as a sign of worship or to make a request.

  - "The ancient civilizations practiced human sacrifices to appease their gods."
  - "The priest performed the ritual sacrifice to bless the harvest."

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Synonyms

Molochize , at a loss , sell

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sacrificing
applause , chaise lounge , drowse , enchants , mansion , platitudes , recluse , sawdust , snooze

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Variants

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sacrifice , sacrificed , sacrificer , sacrificers , sacrifices , sacrificing , self-sacrificing , self-sacrificingly

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Forms

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sacrificed, sacrificing, sacrifices

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Etymology

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From Old French sacrificier, from Latin sacrificium 'a making holy, a making sacred'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the gods preferred the smell of burnt offerings, so they would sacrifice animals on altars and burn their flesh as an offering.

2. In Hinduism, sacrificing is an important part of various rituals and ceremonies. The offering of food to the gods is called 'puja'.

3. The Aztecs were known for their human sacrifices, which were believed to ensure the continuation of the world and the favor of their gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Offering: An object, usually valuable, given to a deity as a sign of worship or devotion.

2. Atonement: The act of making amends for a wrong or offence, typically through penance or sacrifice.

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Culture

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Sacrificing has been a significant part of various cultures and religions throughout history. In ancient civilizations, humans, animals, and even precious objects were sacrificed as offerings to gods or as a means of appeasement. In literature, sacrificing is a common theme in stories of heroism and selflessness. In art, sacrificing is often depicted as a symbol of faith, devotion, or love.

How to Memorize "sacrificing"

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3. mnemonics
   

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