martyr (Meaning)
martyr (n)
one who suffers for the sake of principle
one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
martyr (v)
kill as a martyr
torture and torment like a martyr
martyr (n.)
One who, by his death, bears witness to the truth of the gospel; one who is put to death for his religion; as, Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Hence, one who sacrifices his life, his station, or what is of great value to him, for the sake of principle, or to sustain a cause.
martyr (v. t.)
To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
To persecute; to torment; to torture.
Synonyms & Antonyms of martyr
Synonyms:
- vex
- irk
- upset
- nettle
- perturb
- disturb
- aggravate
- agitate
- trouble
- discomfort
- worry
- molest
- pursue
- discompose
- bug
- annoy
- put out
- badger
- rile
- ride
- harry
- harrow
- fluster
- bother
- stress
- pester
- beset
- gripe
- harass
- gall
- grieve
- disquiet
- grate
- exasperate
- chafe
- bedevil
- excruciate
- pique
- victimize
- try
- hound
- irritate
- pain
Antonyms:
martyr Sentence Examples
- Joan of Arc is revered as a martyr for her unwavering faith amidst persecution.
- The soldiers who fought valiantly in the battle became martyrs in their country's eyes.
- The assassination of the activist sparked outrage and made him a martyr for the cause.
- Throughout history, religious martyrs have endured unimaginable horrors for their beliefs.
- The peaceful protesters were unjustly martyred by the oppressive regime.
- The sacrifice of the firefighters who perished in the inferno made them true martyrs to their community.
- The journalist's martyrdom while exposing corruption sent shockwaves through the nation.
- Some scholars argue that Jesus Christ himself qualifies as a martyr under the traditional definition.
- The death of the freedom fighter at the hands of his oppressors transformed him into a national martyr.
- The martyrdom of the animals used in scientific experiments raises ethical concerns about the value of life.
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Joan of Arc is revered as a martyr for her unwavering faith amidst persecution.
The soldiers who fought valiantly in the battle became martyrs in their country's eyes.
The assassination of the activist sparked outrage and made him a martyr for the cause.
Throughout history, religious martyrs have endured unimaginable horrors for their beliefs.
