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martyr

/ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Martyr means: torture and torment like a martyr.

Synonyms for martyr3

noun, as in one who suffers for the sake of principle

sufferer

verb, as in torture and torment like a martyr

martyrize, martyrise

What does martyr mean?4

verb

1

torture and torment like a martyr

2

kill as a martyr“Saint Sebastian was martyred”

noun

1

one who suffers for the sake of principle

2

one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with martyr?6

two syllables

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Martyr in a sentence

  • In a few moments you'll become either a holy martyr or a dead witch.marcelostockle
  • A holy martyr was depicted on the icon.AlanF_US
  • The martyrs throughout history always faced opposition for their personal beliefs.Mrdrumjunkie3
  • Peter and Paul said that they would also die as martyrs.sharris123
  • Stop making a martyr of yourself.AlanF_US
  • He went to the Martyrs' Memorial this morning.Amastan
  • Algiers' Martyrs' Memorial is a symbol of victory.Amastan
  • Algiers' Martyrs' Memorial is a monument of victory.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of martyr

as a noun

plural
martyrs

as a verb

past tense
martyred
present participle
martyring
third-person singular
martyrs
past participle
martyred