Sociological Practices

noun a confused noise; din

• The townspeople organized a charivari to protest against the new tax laws.
• We're planning a charivari for John's birthday next week.
• Let's have a charivari to show our support for the team.
• The cacophony of car horns outside created a charivari of sound.

verb to kill or sacrifice, especially by fire

• The cult members decided to immolate themselves as a sacrifice.
• I can't believe he tried to immolate the evidence by setting it on fire.
• Don't be an idiot and immolate your chances by making a stupid decision.
• She felt like her dreams were being immolated by the harsh reality of life.