martyred
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• adjective
Having been killed or subjected to severe persecution because of one's religious, political, or moral beliefs.
"The cathedral contains a shrine dedicated to the martyred saints of the early church."
Displaying an exaggerated or self-pitying expression of suffering in order to obtain sympathy or admiration.
"He let out a long, martyred sigh before agreeing to wash the dishes."
• verb
To put to death or subject to severe persecution for adhering to a belief, cause, or principle (past tense and past participle of martyr).
"Several early reformers were martyred for translating religious texts into the vernacular."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'martyr', which comes from Old English and Late Latin 'martyr', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'mártys' meaning 'witness' (referring to early Christians who bore witness to their faith even unto death).