martyrize
/ˈmɑːrtəraɪz/
verb
- To cause someone to suffer or die for their beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
- The ancient Romans would martyrize Christians who refused to worship their gods.
- The documentary explored how different cultures have chosen to martyrize individuals for their faith.
- In some historical accounts, the ruler tried to martyrize those who opposed his new laws.
- To make a martyr of someone; to treat someone as if they are suffering for a cause, often to gain sympathy.
- The politician tried to martyrize himself after the scandal, claiming he was being unfairly attacked.
- She felt her coworkers were trying to martyrize her by exaggerating her mistakes.
- Some activists use social media to martyrize their leaders, turning them into symbols of resistance.
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