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Webster 1913 Edition
Martyrize
Mar′tyr-ize
,Verb.
T.
[Cf. F.
martyriser
, LL. martyrizare
.] To make a martyr of.
Spenser.
Webster 1828 Edition
Martyrize
M`ARTYRIZE
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
martyrize
martyrize
English
Alternative forms
Verb
martyrize (third-person singular simple present martyrizes, present participle martyrizing, simple past and past participle martyrized)
- (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