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sacrificial animal; sacrifice one's life for justice; forfeit one's interests
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
animals slaughtered for ancient sacrificial rites
archaicAn archaic term, used historically to describe oxen, sheep, etc., used in ceremonial offerings.
In ancient times, sacrificial animals were important offerings.
Prepare sacrificial animals to worship the gods.
verb
to sacrifice one's life for a just cause
formalA solemn and formal term, often used to honor martyrs and heroes.
He sacrificed his life for the country, dying a heroic martyr.
In the war against aggression, countless soldiers bled and sacrificed their lives.
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She sacrificed her life to protect the child.
verb
to give up or damage one's own interests
neutralUsed when someone voluntarily forfeits personal time, benefits, or comfort for a greater good or a specific purpose.
He gave up his rest time to rush-repair the machine.
For the sake of her family, she sacrificed her own career.
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The company asked employees to forfeit part of their bonuses to get through the difficult times.