martyrise
- a variation of martyrize.
Example Sentences
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No man is bound to martyrise himself; in a great many cases a man is bound to do the exact opposite.
From Post-Prandial Philosophy by Allen, Grant
Every human being ought to be treated with respect, and we have not the right to kill and martyrise a human being even if his death and his martyrdom might serve the cause of Science.
From The Pros and Cons of Vivisection by Richet, Charles
So we would martyrise ourselves to no purpose.
From The Mystery of a Turkish Bath by Rita
Don't martyrise yourself and look on your children as so many visible evidences of sin.
From The Bishop's Secret by Hume, Fergus
It would be impolitic to martyrise them too openly, for they were well known in Dublin as patriotic and single-minded young men who led blameless lives.
From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
