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martyred

/ˈmɑːrtərd/ verb · British & US
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What does martyred mean?

verb

To suffer death, especially a violent or public death, on account of, or in consequence of, a person's religious or political beliefs.

Example

"The politician was martyred for his outspoken views on human rights."

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