Meaning & Definition of Martyr in English
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Martyr
/mɑrtər/
noun
1. One who suffers for the sake of principle
synonym:
- martyr,
- sufferer
2. One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
synonym:
- martyr
verb
1. Kill as a martyr
- "Saint sebastian was martyred"
synonym:
- martyr
2. Torture and torment like a martyr
synonym:
- martyr,
- martyrize,
- martyrise