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 martyr martyr /ˈmɑːrtɝ/

noun

  1. () One who suffers for the sake of principle  ( sufferer , martyr )
    one who suffers for the sake of principle
      The brave martyr sacrificed their life for a noble cause.
    The brave martyr sacrificed their life for a noble cause.
  2. One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion  ( martyr )
    one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
     The history of religions is replete with stories of the sacrifice of a martyr for their faith.
    The history of religions is replete with stories of the sacrifice of a martyr for their faith.

verb

  1. Torture and torment like a martyr  ( martyr , martyrise [British] , martyrize )
    torture and torment like a martyr
  2. Kill as a martyr  ( martyr )
    kill as a martyr
     Saint Sebastian was martyred
    Saint Sebastian was martyred