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martyr

/ˈmɑːtə/

/ˈmɑrtər/

Translations

martyrnoun

martyrs

/ˈmɑːtə/

/ˈmɑrtər/

мученик

The martyr was honored for his sacrifice.

Мученик был почтен за свою жертву.

Synonyms

sacrificial victim

martyrverb

martyred

Past Simple

martyred

Past Participle

martyring

Gerund

/ˈmɑː.tə/

/ˈmɑr.tɚ/

Additional translations

Synonyms

martyradjective

/ˈmɑː.tə/

/ˈmɑr.tɚ/

Used attributively before nouns to describe something relating to a martyr or martyrdom.

Synonyms

martyriesnoun

martyr

martyries

/ˈmɑːtəriz/

/ˈmɑrtəriz/

свидетельства

The martyries of the witnesses were crucial in the court case.

Свидетельства свидетелей были решающими в судебном деле.

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Definitions

martyrnoun

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.

martyradjective

Relating to or characteristic of a martyr or martyrdom; used before a noun.

The martyr narrative remained central to the community's identity.

martyriesnoun

The plural form of 'martyry', which refers to a shrine or church built in honor of a martyr.

The ancient city was known for its numerous martyries, each dedicated to a different saint.