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Meanings of sacrifice in English

Portuguese
perda
Catalan
pèrdua
Spanish
pérdida

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

perda
Portuguese
sacrifício
Catalan
sacrifici
Spanish
asesinato ritual

The act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity.

sacrifício
Catalan
donar
Spanish
dar

Endure the loss of.

donar

A young boy and girl stand in a landscape facing a large door.

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1
Public opinion polls on the EU referendum question give a confused picture.
Reuters
2
So for example, let me give you an example: the music business.
The new yorker
3
Ask her,' he says gently, 'to give the young woman good advice.
Wolf hall
4
EU treaty changes to give the UK greater control over its borders.
The Guardian
5
France will choose to try the case or give Rwanda the case.
Reuters
Usage of sacrifice in English
1
Its actual meaning is 'a self-sacrifice for the common good.' She paused.
Inferno
2
Yes, there is significant risk and sacrifice involved for students and teachers.
The Irish Times
3
I am willing to sacrifice my commercial interests for the common good.
The Godfather
4
Samaras said: This is not the so-called human sacrifice that some claim.
The Guardian
5
EBONY: Why do you think we sacrifice comfort just to look good?
Ebony
6
Central America: 'I'm prepared to sacrifice one arcology to save the rest.
The Naked God
7
Your Financial Penance Your sacrifice can take a future form as well.
Ebony
8
I told you long ago that being a real wizard means sacrifice.
Changes
9
Your great sacrifice is an inspiration to us all, the President said.
News.com.au
10
He needs a sacrifice in order to let us sail from Troy.
Helen of troy
11
And the end result is weight maintenance at the sacrifice of performance.
Climbing Magazine
12
You asked me if I'd sacrifice you to save Arthur's good name.
A duty to the dead
13
Do you risk everything for success, or do you sacrifice for safety?
Turn left at the trojan horse: a would-be hero's american odysse...
14
We should not sacrifice good environmental management for the sake of expediency.
The South African
15
Nardelli also said Chrysler's remaining white-collar workers would share in the sacrifice.
Reuters
16
Their sacrifice is worthy of mention, Mr Cracknell, do you not think?'
The street philosopher
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Sacrifice through the time
Sacrifice across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common
Australia
Less common
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