martyrize

[ mahr-tuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mar·tyr·ized, mar·tyr·iz·ing.

1. to make a martyr of:

   The ancient Romans martyrized many Christians.

2. to torment.

Other Words From

• martyr·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of martyrize¹

1400–50; late Middle English martirizen < Medieval Latin martyrizāre. See martyr, -ize

Example Sentences

As to you, my brave companion—(Mylio stops; his foot has struck the iron pincers that served to martyrize Karvel the Perfect).

From Project Gutenberg

They cut off their limbs and antennæ and often martyrize them to death with a rabidness that sadly resembles human sentiments!

From Project Gutenberg

Must such people come to the Sea to martyrize the sick and to vulgarize the majesty of the Sea, that wild and true grandeur?

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Related Words

• abuse
• annoy
• beat
• disturb
• injure
• maim
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• torment
• wound