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martyr


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verb

Definition of MARTYR

transitive verb
1
: to put to death for adhering to a belief, faith, or profession
2
: to inflict agonizing pain on : torture
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First Known Use of MARTYR

before 12th century

Rhymes with MARTYR

barter, carter, charter, garter, starter, tartar

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