martyrization
/ˌmɑːrtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of making someone a martyr, either by killing them for their beliefs or by treating them as a martyr after their death.
- The film explores the martyrization of a young activist in a war zone.
- Historians study the martyrization of early Christian figures in the Roman Empire.
- The martyrization of political prisoners often fuels further rebellion.
- The act of presenting oneself or another as a martyr, often to gain sympathy or moral authority.
- His constant self-martyrization annoys his coworkers.
- The politician's martyrization of his personal struggles was seen as a campaign tactic.
- She engaged in a dramatic martyrization of her role in the project.
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