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