martyrize
[ mahr-tuh-rahyz ]
/ ˈmɑr təˌraɪz /
verb (used with object), mar·tyr·ized, mar·tyr·iz·ing.
to make a martyr of: The ancient Romans martyrized many Christians.
to torment.
Also
especially British,
mar·tyr·ise.
Origin of martyrize
OTHER WORDS FROM martyrize
mar·tyr·i·za·tion, nounWords nearby martyrize
martlet,
martnet,
martyr,
martyrdom,
martyrium,
martyrize,
martyrology,
martyry,
martí,
martínez ruiz,
marumi kumquat
Example sentences from the Web for martyrize
They cut off their limbs and antennæ and often martyrize them to death with a rabidness that sadly resembles human sentiments!
The Sexual Question |August ForelMust such people come to the Sea to martyrize the sick and to vulgarize the majesty of the Sea, that wild and true grandeur?
The Sea |Jules MicheletAs to you, my brave companion—(Mylio stops; his foot has struck the iron pincers that served to martyrize Karvel the Perfect).
The Iron Pincers |Eugne Sue