Immolate

Pronunciation: /ˈɪməˌleɪt/

Immolate (verb)

  1. To kill or destroy something by burning it completely.

Examples

  • They chose to immolate themselves for their beliefs.
  • They decided to immolate the old tree for the ceremony.

Common collocations: immolate for a cause, willingly immolate

Synonyms of Immolate

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Immolate

  • to keep something safe from harm or destruction.