martyrise

/mɑːrtɪraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to kill or put to death, especially as a martyr

“The king martyrise his enemies in a bloody battle.”

2. verb

to cause the death of (someone) as a martyr

“The saint martyrise for his faith and became a hero.”

3. noun

the act of being killed or put to death as a martyr

“The martyrise of the saint is remembered as a symbol of faith.”

Synonyms

  • killing
  • martyr
  • slaughter

Antonyms

  • preserve
  • protect
  • spare