martyrize

English - Turkish

Definition of martyrize in English Turkish dictionary

{f} şehit kılmak

şehit etmek

{f} şehit olmak

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Definition of martyrize in English English dictionary

To make a martyr of (someone)

The Roman emperor Decius is mainly remembered for the many Christians martyrized on his orders.

torture and torment like a martyr

{f} make a martyr of; torment; torture like a martyr (also martyrise)

To make a martyr of

Related Terms

martyrization

Act of martyrizing, or state of being martyrized; torture

Hyphenation

mar·tyr·ize

Synonyms

martyr

Etymology

() a martyr (ultimately from Greek (martys) 'witness') + -ize

Tenses

martyrizing, martyrized