martyrize

[ mahr-tuh-rahyz ]
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verb (used with object),mar·tyr·ized, mar·tyr·iz·ing.
  1. to make a martyr of: The ancient Romans martyrized many Christians.

  2. to torment.

Origin of martyrize

1
1400–50; late Middle English martirizen<Medieval Latin martyrizāre.See martyr, -ize
  • Also especially British, mar·tyr·ise .

Other words from martyrize

  • mar·tyr·i·za·tion, noun

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How to use martyrize in a sentence

  • We see that the habit of martyrising cockchafers is of very early date.

    The Insect World | Louis Figuier
  • All her revenge for his brutality, consisted in martyrising him in connection with this bite.

    Therese Raquin | Emile Zola
  • It lays not the slightest stress on any of its followers martyrising their bodies as you so glibly describe.

    The Mystery of a Turkish Bath | E.M. Gollan (AKA Rita)