martyred

Meanings

• adjective

  having been put to death or injured as a result of holding to religious or political beliefs

  - "The martyred saint was venerated by the townspeople."
  - "The martyred dissident was hailed as a hero by the opposition."

• verb transitive

  to kill or injure someone because of their religious or political beliefs

  - "The regime martyred thousands of dissidents during its rule."
  - "The fanatical mob martyred the heretic in the town square."

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Synonyms

martyrize

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Rhymes

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herded , garden , derided , reheard

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Variants

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martyr , martyred , martyring , martyrs

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Etymology

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from the Greek word 'martyros' meaning 'witness'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'martyr' comes from the Greek word 'martyros', which means 'witness'.

2. The Catholic Church recognizes over 10,000 saints who were martyred for their faith.

3. The Feast of All Saints, also known as All Hallows' Day or Hallowmas, celebrates all the saints, both known and unknown, including those who were martyred.

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Related Concepts

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1. Martrydom: The act of putting someone to death or injuring them because of their religious or political beliefs.

2. Martyr: A person who is put to death or injured because of their religious or political beliefs.

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Culture

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In Christianity, martyrdom is considered a virtue and a way to achieve salvation. Martyred saints are often venerated and their relics are kept in churches. The concept of martyrdom has also been used in literature and art, such as in Dante's Inferno and Michelangelo's Pieta.

How to Memorize "martyred"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being put to death or injured because of their religious or political beliefs. Imagine the scene, the emotions, and the impact on the community.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'martyred' with the concept of sacrifice and bravery. Think of martyred saints and their dedication to their beliefs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Martyrs Mean More' to remember the definition of 'martyred'.

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