martyrs

UK
/ˈmɑːtəz/
US
/ˈmɑrtərz/

Übersetzungen

martyrsubstantiv

martyrs

Pl.

martyrs
Pl.
UK
/ˈmɑːtə/
US
/ˈmɑrtər/
The martyr was honored for his sacrifice.
Мученик был почтен за свою жертву.
Synonyme
sacrificial victim
martyrverb

martyrs

martyred
Präteritum
martyred
Partizip Perfekt
martyring
Gerundium
UK
/ˈmɑː.tə/
US
/ˈmɑr.tɚ/
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

martyrsubstantiv
A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Saint Stephen is considered the first Christian martyr.
A person who displays or exaggerates their discomfort or distress in order to obtain sympathy or admiration.
He was being a martyr about having to work late, hoping for some praise.
A person who suffers severely or constantly from something (such as an illness), especially used in the expression “a martyr to …”.
She's a martyr to arthritis and can barely walk some days.
martyrverb
To kill someone because of their beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
The regime martyred many dissidents who opposed their rule.
To cause someone to suffer greatly for a cause or belief.
He was martyred by the media for his controversial statements.