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immoler

to immolate, sacrifice

verb ee-mo-LEH Rare

Origin: Latin 'immolare', to sprinkle with sacrificial meal

Usage Note

Immoler originally referred to ritual sacrifice; today it is most often encountered in s'immoler par le feu (to set oneself on fire as a form of protest). The noun is immolation. The verb retains a formal, elevated register.

Examples

"Il s'est immolé devant le palais."

Natural Translation

He immolated himself in front of the palace.

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