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das Opfer (-)
   victim; sacrifice, offering

Die Götter verlangten zehn Jungfrauen als Opfer.
The gods demanded the sacrifice of ten virgins.
Mexiko: Drogenkrieg forderte 2010 mehr als 15.000 Opfer
Mexico: Drug war claimed more than 15,000 victims in 2010
Sie fiel seinem Charme zum Opfer.
She fell victim to his charm.

Related Words:
opfern to sacrifice, give up; make a sacrifice; offer
das Opferlamm sacrificial lamb
ein Opfer bringen to make a sacrifice

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