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immolate

verb [T]
 
 
/ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ formal

Definition

to kill yourself or someone else, or to destroy something, usually by burning, in a formal ceremonyKillingMurder and attempted murderBurning, burnt and on fire immolation
 
 
/ˌɪm.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun [U]
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