Definition: one who suffers for the sake of principle
Similar words: victim
Definition: an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
Synonyms: martyr
Definition: one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
Similar words: victim
Definition: an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
Synonyms: martyr, martyrise, martyrize
Definition: torture and torment like a martyr
Similar words: torment, torture, excruciate
Definition: subject to torture
Usage: The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible
Synonyms: martyr
Definition: kill as a martyr
Usage: Saint Sebastian was martyred
Similar words: kill
Definition: cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
Usage: This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank; The farmer killed a pig for the holidays