What does "Sacrifice oneself" mean?

give up for others

Synonym: give up for others Opposite: selfish

"Sacrifice oneself" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You sacrificed yourself for me?

— Frozen 1

He's going to sacrifice himself.

— Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

and sacrifice themselves to the same cause-- babies.

— Sex and the City S1E10

So, what, you're just willing to sacrifice yourself, is that it?

— Supernatural S1E21

She was sacrificing herself because she is a wonderful, selfless...

— The Good Place S1E12

Morpheus sacrificed himself so that we could get you out.

— The Matrix

"Sacrifice oneself" in TV shows & movies

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