martyr
noun
a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce their religion.
is martyring
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present progressiveof martyr (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Jamie is the master of his fate, Jamie puts himself in harms way, Jamie is martyring himself, no one asked him to do all the things he does for others.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2017
“In his eyes, he is martyring himself on their behalf and will continue in incarceration to sacrifice for them and combat the slanderous judgment.”
From The Guardian ● Mar. 23, 2016
