martyrize

[mahr-tuh-rahyz]

verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing.

to make a martyr of: The ancient Romans martyrized many Christians.

to torment.

Also, especially British, mar·tyr·ise.

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

Related forms

mar·tyr·i·za·tion, noun

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martyrize
verb
torture and torment like a martyr [syn: martyr]

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