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mar·tyrize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. martyr, martyrize, martyriseverb

    torture and torment like a martyr

Wiktionary

  1. martyrizeverb

    To make a martyr of (someone).

  2. Etymology: a martyr (ultimately from Greek (martys) 'witness') + -ize

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  1. martyrize

    Martyrize is to inflict severe suffering or punishment on someone, often causing their death, due to their beliefs, religion, or principles. The person becomes a martyr because of enduring such hardship or persecution for maintaining their convictions or faith.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Martyrizeverb

    to make a martyr of

  2. Etymology: [Cf. F. martyriser, LL. martyrizare.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of martyrize in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of martyrize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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