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One who willingly sacrifices their life for adhering openly to one's beliefs
“Sad is the day when there is no man willing to be a martyr for what he believes to be right.”
One who has heroically sacrificed their life for their beliefs
“If a suspected patient possesses sufficient fortitude to support a rigorous trial, the medical officer who directed it will be regarded with indignation, while the patient is considered a martyr by his comrades.”
A true believer, especially one willing to sacrifice their own life
“There was no doubt Storrs was a true martyr for the cause and a committed proponent.”
One with great and constant suffering, especially if it results in death
“The poor fellow. He was a martyr to arthritis.”
A person who is chosen to be punished or sacrificed
One who professes his or her faith in spite of persecution
A thing offered as a religious sacrifice or token of devotion
To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to
“He was Ananias, the triple agent with intent to martyr the apostle.”
To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress
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