martyrize
martyrize · martyrizes · martyrized · martyrizing
To make a martyr ofTo make a martyr of (someone).
Meaning
1 sensesTo make a martyr of (someone).
The Roman emperor Decius is mainly remembered for the many Christians martyrized on his orders
torture and torment like a martyr
Origin
From martyr + -ize.From martyr + -ize.
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Forms
martyrizes, martyrizing, martyrized, martyrizedregular · Lesson
| Base form | martyrize · to martyrize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | martyrizes |
| Present participle | martyrizing |
| Past simple | martyrized |
| Past participle | martyrized |
Tenses
martyrize · martyrized · will martyrize · have martyrizedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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