Martyrize

Alternative forms

• martyrise

Origin

a martyr (ultimately from Greek (martys) 'witness') + -ize

Full definition of martyrize

Verb

1. (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

Derived terms

• martyrization
• martyrizer

Related terms

• martyrdom
• martyrology
• martyry