martyring

The word “martyring” has 3 syllables: mar-tyr-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑːr.tɚ.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for martyring?

In the thesaurus, “martyring” has 76 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for martyring along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for martyring

afflicting
aggravating
agitating
agonizing
anguishing
annoying
assailing
attacking
badgering
bedeviling
besetting
besieging
bothering
bugging
chafing
crushing
cursing
discomforting
discomposing
disquieting
distressing
disturbing
dogging
exasperating
excruciating
flustering
galling
getting
grating
grieving
griping
hagriding
harassing
harrowing
harrying
hounding
hurting
irking
irritating
molesting
nettling
oppressing
overpowering
overwhelming
paining
panging
peeving
persecuting
perturbing
pestering
piquing
plaguing
pricking
pursuing
putting out
racking
rasping
riding
riling
smarting
smiting
stabbing
stinging
straining
stressing
striking
tormenting
torturing
troubling
trying
tyrannizing
upsetting
vexing
victimizing
worrying
wringing

Antonyms for martyring

abetting
aiding
assisting
comforting
consoling
contenting
delivering
helping
quieting
releasing
relieving
reprieving
solacing
soothing
succoring

Meanings of martyring

verb
1. To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
2. To persecute.
3. To torment; to torture.

Example Sentences

The regime was accused of martyring political dissidents to silence opposition.
She spoke passionately about how history keeps martyring the voices of truth.
The film dramatized the act of martyring a revolutionary leader.
Some critics argue that the media is martyring him unfairly.
The novel tells the story of a man martyring himself for his family's future.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to martyring, such as: abetting, afflicting, aggravating, agitating, agonizing, aiding, anguishing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.