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sacrifice Antonyms

Opposite of sacrifice

Because the opposite of sacrifice shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of other considerations or a higher cause; the thing so surrendered.

Usage Example

"Her parents made many financial sacrifices so that she could attend university."

Strong
gain
acquisition

• verb (Context 2)

To give up or part with something valued for the sake of other considerations or a more pressing priority.

Usage Example

"He refused to retain his personal integrity for the sake of a quick promotion."

Strong
retain
preserve
keep
withhold

Similar words to sacrifice

Words similar to sacrifice shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

give up
offering
forfeit
oblation
offer
surrender
forgo
forfeiture
See all synonyms of sacrifice

• Nearby Words

sacred
sacredly
sacredness
sacrifice
sacrificial
sacrificially
sacrilege

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sacrifice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sacrifice
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