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Definition of Martyr
1. Noun. One who suffers for the sake of principle.
Specialized synonyms: Shaheed
Generic synonyms: Victim
Specialized synonyms: Tindal, Tindale, Tyndale, William Tindal, William Tindale, William Tyndale
Derivative terms: Martyrdom, Martyrize, Suffer
2. Verb. Kill as a martyr. "Saint Sebastian was martyred"
3. Noun. One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion.
Specialized synonyms: Becket, Saint Thomas A Becket, St. Thomas A Becket, Thomas A Becket, George, Saint George, St. George, Jeanne D'arc, Joan Of Arc, Saint Joan, Laurentius, Lawrence, Saint Lawrence, St. Lawrence, St. Vitus, Vitus
Specialized synonyms: Polycarp, Saint Polycarp, St. Polycarp
Derivative terms: Martyrdom, Martyrize
4. Verb. Torture and torment like a martyr.
Definition of Martyr
1. 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.
2. v. t. To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
Definition of Martyr
1. to put to death for adhering to a belief [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Martyr
1. 1. To put to death for adhering to some belief, especially. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession. 2. To persecute; to torment; to torture. "The lovely Amoret, whose gentle heart Thou martyrest with sorrow and with smart." (Spenser) "Racked with sciatics, martyred with the stone." (Pope) Origin: Martyred; Martyring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Martyr
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