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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSacrifice
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.
Sacrificial Altar
A raised structure or place used for presenting ritual sacrifices, offerings, or burnt offerings to a deity.
Sacrificial lamb
A person or thing sacrificed, harmed, or given up for the sake of others or to protect a larger group from blame or failure.
Sacrilege
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Sacré
Regarded with reverence and respect; holy.
Sadden
To make someone feel sad, sorrowful, or unhappy.
Saddening
Causing sorrow, grief, or a feeling of deep melancholy.
Sadist
A person who derives pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
Sadistic
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.
Sadness
The condition or quality of being sad; emotional state characterized by feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, helplessness, sorrow, and overall low mood.
Safe
Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or damaged.
Safe driving
The practice of operating a motor vehicle in a manner that reduces the risk of accidents, injury, and property damage by obeying traffic laws and anticipating hazards.