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MARTYR noun

Definition of martyr (noun)

  1. one who suffers for the sake of principle
  2. one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion

MARTYR verb

Definition of martyr (verb)

  1. kill as a martyr
    • "Saint Sebastian was martyred"
  2. torture and torment like a martyr
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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