MARTYRIZE
Dictionary entry overview: What does martyrize mean? • MARTYRIZE (verb)
The verb MARTYRIZE has 1 sense:
1. torture and torment like a martyr
Familiarity information: MARTYRIZE used as a verb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• MARTYRIZE (verb)
Meaning:
Torture and torment like a martyr
Classified under:
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care
Synonyms:
martyrise; martyrize; martyr
Hypernyms (to "martyrize" is one way to...):
excruciate; torment; torture (subject to torture)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s somebody
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