martyrize

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Verb

martyrize (martyrizes, present participle martyrizing; past and past participle martyrized)

1. (transitive) To make a martyr of (someone).

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

Synonyms

• to martyr

Related terms

• martyrdom
• martyrology
• martyry

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