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- [mahr-tuh-rahyz]
- /ˈmɑr təˌraɪz/
- /ˈmɑː.tə.raɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-tuh-rahyz]
- /ˈmɑr təˌraɪz/
Definitions of martyrize word
- verb with object martyrize to make a martyr of: The ancient Romans martyrized many Christians. 1
- verb with object martyrize to torment. 1
- noun martyrize (transitive) To make a martyr of (someone). 1
- verb martyrize to kill as a religious martyr 0
- verb martyrize to make a martyr of 0
- verb transitive martyrize to make a martyr of, as by causing to suffer 0
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Origin of martyrize
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English martirizen < Medieval Latin martyrizāre. See martyr, -ize
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Parts of speech for Martyrize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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martyrize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
martyrize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for martyrize
verb martyrize
- torment — to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain: to be tormented with violent headaches.
- torture — the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty.
- hang — to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
- harrow — a borough of Greater London, in SE England.
- kill — to deprive of life in any manner; cause the death of; slay. Synonyms: slaughter, massacre, butcher; hang, electrocute, behead, guillotine, strangle, garrote; assassinate.
Antonyms for martyrize
verb martyrize
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
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