Immolate – to kill as a sacrificial victim (especially by burning)

(Pronounced im-uh-leyt)

To remember the definition of the word immolate, use the following mnemonic:

It's him who's late (immolate), so let's kill him by burning him and then offer him to the gods as sacrifice.

Examples of immolate in a sentence

The ancient tribe would immolate anything from goats to humans as offerings to the gods.

The cult leader was trying to convince the group to immolate themselves in a sacrificial fire.

To immolate a living animal was seen as the greatest sacrifice for the gods.