Italian Meaning of martyr

Martire

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Definitions and Meaning of martyr in English

Wordnet

martyr (n)

one who suffers for the sake of principle

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

Wordnet

martyr (v)

kill as a martyr

torture and torment like a martyr

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

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