sacrifice
verbHow many syllables in sacrifice?
There are 3 syllables in the word sacrifice.How to pronounce sacrifice:
Definition of sacrifice:
- sacrifice (verb):
- endure the loss of.
- to make a sacrifice (of)
Synonyms for sacrifice:
commit
consecrate
dedicate
devote
give
give up
immolate
offer
offer up
pay
release
relinquish
resign
slaughter
Antonyms for sacrifice:
cache
cling to
conceal
hang on to
hang onto
hide
hoard
hold
hold back
hold fast to
hold on to
hold onto
keep
keep back
keep hold of
keep in reserve
keep possession of
not part with
reserve
retain
retain possession of
save
shelve
stash
stash away
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