Meaning & use

immolation

noun·Advanced

The act of killing or sacrificing someone or something, especially by burning, often for a cause or ritual.

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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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