immolate
/ˈɪməˌleɪt/
verb
- To kill or destroy someone or something, especially by fire, often as a sacrifice.
- The ancient ritual required the priest to immolate a lamb on the altar.
- The invading army would immolate entire villages, leaving nothing but ashes.
- In the protest, one activist threatened to immolate himself to draw attention to the cause.
- To destroy or sacrifice something valuable, such as a career or reputation, for a greater cause or out of desperation.
- The politician immolated his career when he refused to compromise on his principles.
- The CEO immolated his own reputation by taking the blame for the company's failure.
- She immolated her chances of promotion by speaking out against the unfair policy.