martyr
noun
a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce their religion.
have martyred
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present perfectof martyr.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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How can I go back upon the faith for which I have martyred myself?
From The Woman Who Did by Grant Allen
Enough for her to have martyred herself; she asked no mercenary palm and crown of martyrdom.
From The Woman Who Did by Grant Allen
It was not the first time, beyond doubt, that she had made peace for others, however she might have martyred her own.
From Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 by Henry Morford
