Immolate
verb
To destroy by burning, usually as a sacrifice.
The villagers used to immolate a goat to please the rain gods.
Often appears as...
- immolate oneself
- immolate an object
Usage tips
Historical, Religious
verb
To kill or destroy something or someone, often in a violent or painful way.
He threatened to immolate himself if she left him.
Often appears as...
- immolate oneself
- immolate in protest
verb
To destroy by burning, usually as a sacrifice.
The villagers used to immolate a goat to please the rain gods.
Often appears as...
- immolate oneself
- immolate an object
Usage tips
Historical, Religious
verb
To kill or destroy something or someone, often in a violent or painful way.
He threatened to immolate himself if she left him.
Often appears as...
- immolate oneself
- immolate in protest
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Use
Immolating is often done during traditional rituals, emphasizing a solemn or respectful mood.
The ceremony ended with the immolation of incense.
Pro Tip 2/3Violent Imagery
The idea of immolation may evoke images of violence or sacrifice in a cultural context.
Martyrs are sometimes said to immolate themselves for their beliefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Protest Actions
Self-immolation is a drastic form of protest that signifies ultimate dissent or desperation.
The monk chose to immolate himself in protest against the war.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Use
Immolating is often done during traditional rituals, emphasizing a solemn or respectful mood.
The ceremony ended with the immolation of incense.
Pro Tip 2/3Violent Imagery
The idea of immolation may evoke images of violence or sacrifice in a cultural context.
Martyrs are sometimes said to immolate themselves for their beliefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Protest Actions
Self-immolation is a drastic form of protest that signifies ultimate dissent or desperation.
The monk chose to immolate himself in protest against the war.
Pro Tip 1/3Ceremonial Use
Immolating is often done during traditional rituals, emphasizing a solemn or respectful mood.
The ceremony ended with the immolation of incense.
Pro Tip 2/3Violent Imagery
The idea of immolation may evoke images of violence or sacrifice in a cultural context.
Martyrs are sometimes said to immolate themselves for their beliefs.
Pro Tip 3/3Protest Actions
Self-immolation is a drastic form of protest that signifies ultimate dissent or desperation.
The monk chose to immolate himself in protest against the war.
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