sacrifices

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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loss n.
give up, let go v.

NOUN

loss

Synonyms

STRONG

atonement deduction discount libation oblation offering penance reduction reparation

WEAK

sacrificial lamb

Antonyms

STRONG

increase rise

VERB

give up, let go

Synonyms

STRONG

cede drop endure eschew forfeit forgo immolate lose offer renounce spare suffer surrender waive yield

WEAK

kiss goodbye offer up part with resign oneself to

Antonyms

STRONG

continue deny disallow fight gain keep refuse reject win withhold

WEAK

hold

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sacrifices

"As a representative of the United States government, thank you for your friendship... to the nation of Canada, thank you for being a partner and for the shared sacrifices that you made with us."

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

But in this novel it’s a function of many years and a host of sacrifices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

These financial sacrifices and hard work helped propel Charles to homeownership.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

"Today we woke up to no electricity. A lot of food spoils, but as long as they have the opportunity to learn, we make sacrifices," said Chiu.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

I sensed already that the sacrifices would be more mine than his.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama