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How to pronounce martyrs

IPA transcription: ['mɑɹtɚz]

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Noun

  • one who suffers for the sake of principle

  • one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion

Verb

  • kill as a martyr

    “Saint Sebastian was martyred”

  • torture and torment like a martyr