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Definition of Martyrize
1. Verb. Torture and torment like a martyr.
Generic synonyms: Excruciate, Torment, Torture
Derivative terms: Martyr, Martyr
Definition of Martyrize
1. v. t. To make a martyr of.
Definition of Martyrize
1. Verb. (transitive) To make a martyr of (someone). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Martyrize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Martyrize
Literary usage of Martyrize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Century Dictionary: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the English Language by William Dwight Whitney (1890)
"[< martyrize + -a/ion.] The act of inflicting martyrdom, ... To her my thoughts
I daily dedicate, To her my heart I nightly martyrize. ..."
2. Antisemitism, Its History and Causes: Its History and Causes by Bernard Lazare (1903)
"... as they martyrize also the nihilists and the suspects of liberalism whom the
horrible autocracy of the Tsar places in their power.2 Why this treatment, ..."
3. The Popular Science Monthly (1885)
"I believe you know" {writes Leopardi to a friend), "but I hope you have not
experienced, how thought can crucify and martyrize any one who thinks somewhat ..."
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