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martyrize

 

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Verb martyrize has 1 sense
  1. martyr, martyrize, martyrise - torture and torment like a martyr
    --1 is one way to torture, excruciate, torment
    Derived forms: noun martyr2, noun martyr1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s somebody

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Martyrize

Definition:

(verb) To subject or cause someone to suffer greatly or be persecuted for a belief or cause, often resulting in their death.

(verb) To deliberately inflict pain, hardship, or sacrifice upon oneself for a cause or principle.

Example Sentences:

1. The brave activist was willing to martyrize himself for the freedom of his country.

2. The cruel ruler sought to martyrize those who opposed his oppressive regime.

3. She decided to martyrize herself by going on a hunger strike to protest against social inequality.

4. The religious sect encouraged its followers to martyrize themselves as a sign of ultimate devotion.

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