verb
- kills or destroys by fire as a sacrifice
- destroys or ruins completely
Usage: formal
Usage: formal
Examples
- The ancient priest immolates the offering on the altar.
- She immolates herself in the flames as an act of protest.
- The fire immolates the entire forest within hours.
- He immolates his reputation with one careless statement.
- The ritual immolates sacred animals to appease the gods.
- War immolates countless lives and destroys communities.