Meaning & use
immolation
The act of killing or sacrificing someone or something, especially by burning, often for a cause or ritual.
See it in a sentence
The monk's self-immolation was intended as a desperate protest against the government's policies.
Ancient texts describe the ritual immolation of animals as an offering to the gods.
A note on using this word
Immolation is a formal, often disturbing term most frequently seen in 'self-immolation,' referring to setting oneself on fire as protest.
Words with a similar meaning
sacrificeburning
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