SACRIFICING
11 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of SACRIFICING
To offer (something) as a gift to a deity.
To give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss.
"Venison has many advantages over meat from factory farms, although it still requires a hunter to sacrifice the life of a deer."
To trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money.
Examples of SACRIFICING in a Sentence
- "Venison has many advantages over meat from factory farms, although it still requires a hunter to sacrifice the life of a deer."
Word Details
Is SACRIFICING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SACRIFICING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SACRIFICING uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SACRIFICING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | c | r | i | f | i | c | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SACRIFICING
100 words from the letters in SACRIFICING
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How to Use SACRIFICING in Word Games
SACRIFICING is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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