His death was a sublime self-sacrifice.
Source: tatoeba (286488)
Self-sacrifice
Synonyms for "self-sacrifice" (28 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (8)
Related words (14)
oblationofferingoffertorypeace offeringrenunciationsacrificescapegoatself-abasementself-denialself-immolationsuicidesutteevotive offering
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: altruism, collection, commitment, consecration, dedication.
- Sentence evidence is available for self-sacrifice, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "self-sacrifice".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "self-sacrifice"
Keep "self-sacrifice" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "self-sacrifice" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "self-sacrifice", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "self-sacrifice" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
1 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Talk to your pieces, ask them where they would like to go, whether they would like to leave the board or even self-sacrifice for the greater good.
Source: tatoeba (10308165)
Honestly, I think if Mary had admitted she knew damn well what she was doing, and was understandably guilty about that, I'd have more sympathy for her. Altruism and self-sacrifice are fine to talk about, but actually being willing to give up your life for someone else—which is probably what refusing to rat people out to the bad guys would have come to, for her—is a pretty tall order. Not everyone is that brave, and being forced into a position where she had to choose between her own life and the lives of the people around her was a miserable and unfair position the villains are responsible for putting her in. She didn't do it unprompted.
Source: tatoeba (13590138)
Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness inevitably involves self-sacrifice.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "self-sacrifice"?
Closest matches include altruism, collection, commitment, consecration, dedication.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "self-sacrifice"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.