Meaning & use
martyred
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Put to death or made to suffer greatly because of one's beliefs, especially religious or political ones.
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Early Christians who were martyred for their faith are still honored today.
The activist was martyred by the regime after leading peaceful protests.
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Also used loosely and somewhat sarcastically to describe someone who exaggerates their own suffering for sympathy, as in 'stop playing the martyr.'
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