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verb
To make a martyr of (someone).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: martyr
Antonyms: none provided
verb
torture and torment like a martyr
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: martyr, martyrise
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: torture, excruciate, torment
History
From martyr + -ize.
