Immolate

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of immolate

burn
sacrifice
incinerate

Antonyms of immolate

preserve
protect
save

Collocations of immolate

self-immolation
Frequency: 80 %

The monk performed self-immolation as a form of protest.

sacrificial immolation
Frequency: 65 %

The ancient ritual involved sacrificial immolation of animals.

ritual immolation
Frequency: 45 %

The cult practiced ritual immolation of their enemies.

violent immolation
Frequency: 30 %

The explosion resulted in the violent immolation of the building.

political immolation
Frequency: 20 %

The controversial decision led to the political immolation of the leader.

Idiomatic Expressions for immolate

  • Phrase: immolate oneself on the altar of something
    Meaning: to sacrifice oneself for a cause or belief
    Usage: He immolated himself on the altar of justice by speaking out against corruption.