MARTYR
(noun) one who suffers for the sake of principle
synonyms : suffererJoan of Arc was a true martyr. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
He was a martyr who inspired millions across the world. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) torture and torment like a martyr
synonyms : martyrise , martyrizeHe was martyred because of his strong faith. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) kill as a martyr
"Saint Sebastian was martyred"
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Mnemonics for martyr
(Tag: ) divide this word like..mar..(in hindi..marNE..tyr...teyyar...marne ke liye tayyar...anyone who is always ready to die for the sake of others...so martyr...means to voluntarily die for a great cause....
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(Tag: ) if someone sacrificed for me, I would give them my tear; martyr
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(Tag: ) this was first time used DURING roman empire...for the people who WERE PROSECUTED FOR NOT CHANGING THEIR RELIGION...so Christians used this word for their act of suffering and self sacrifice.
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(Tag: ) well this word was generally taken from greek martyr-..means witness ..so one who die voluntarily for his religion or for someother cause is a witness for truth and morality.
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(Tag: ) Looks like Mortuary. except yr which is flipped. die voluntarily for his religion or for someother cause
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