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immolate

im.mo.late \'im-*-.la-t\ \'im-*-.la-t-*r\ vt [L immolatus, pp. of immolare, 
   fr. in- + mola spelt gri]ts; fr. the custom of sprinkling victims with 
   sacrificial meal; akin to L molere to grind - more at MILL 1: to offer in 
   sacrifice; esp : to kill as a sacrificial victim  2: KILL, DESTROY  - 
   im.mo.la.tor n