žrtvovati

1. to sacrifice
   Žrtvovao je karijeru zbog porodice. — He sacrificed his career for his family.
   Nije spremna da žrtvuje slobodno vreme. — She isn't ready to sacrifice her free time.
2. (žrtvovati se za + acc.) to sacrifice oneself
   Roditelji se često žrtvuju za decu. — Parents often sacrifice themselves for their children.
3. (in religion) to offer as a sacrifice
   Stari narodi su žrtvovali životinje bogovima. — Ancient peoples sacrificed animals to the gods.

What is sacrificed takes the accusative: žrtvovati karijeru.