martyrs (Meaning)
martyrs
one who sacrifices life or something of great value for a principle or cause, torture entry 2, to put to death for refusing to give up a belief, to inflict agonizing pain on, to put to death for adhering to a belief, faith, or profession, victim, a person who suffers greatly, a person who suffers death rather than give up his or her religion, a great or constant sufferer, a person who sacrifices something of great value and especially life itself for the sake of principle, a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
Synonyms & Antonyms of martyrs
Synonyms:
- peeves
- exasperates
- harrows
- pains
- pursues
- discomforts
- riles
- tries
- distresses
- stresses
- grieves
- gripes
- puts out
- harries
- annoys
- irks
- aggravates
- oppresses
- tyrannizes
- rides
- nettles
- bothers
- pesters
- agonizes
- disquiets
- discomposes
- troubles
- excruciates
- galls
- strains
- besets
- badgers
- harasses
- hounds
- molests
- victimizes
- bugs
- irritates
Antonyms:
martyrs Sentence Examples
- The martyrs of the early Christian church left an enduring legacy of faith and sacrifice.
- The soldiers who died in battle were hailed as martyrs for their country.
- The peaceful protesters who were brutally killed became martyrs for the cause of freedom.
- The activists who were imprisoned for speaking out against injustice became martyrs for their beliefs.
- The victims of the Holocaust are remembered as martyrs who suffered unspeakable horrors.
- The murdered civil rights workers were martyred in the fight for equality.
- The environmentalists who risked their lives to protect our planet are often regarded as martyrs.
- The firefighters who died in the line of duty are revered as martyrs for their selfless service.
- The whistleblowers who exposed corruption and wrongdoing are hailed as martyrs for truth.
- The martyrs throughout history inspire us with their courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to their ideals.
FAQs About the word martyrs
one who sacrifices life or something of great value for a principle or cause, torture entry 2, to put to death for refusing to give up a belief, to inflict agon
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abets, assists, helps,aids, relieves, comforts, delivers, consoles, contents,releases
The martyrs of the early Christian church left an enduring legacy of faith and sacrifice.
The soldiers who died in battle were hailed as martyrs for their country.
The peaceful protesters who were brutally killed became martyrs for the cause of freedom.
The activists who were imprisoned for speaking out against injustice became martyrs for their beliefs.
