martyrs

The word “martyrs” has 2 syllables: mar-tyrs

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑːr.tɚz/

What is synonym and antonym for martyrs?

In the thesaurus, “martyrs” has 87 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for martyrs

afflicts
aggravates
agitates
agonizes
anguishes
annoys
assails
attacks
badgers
bedevils
besets
besieges
bothers
bugs
casualties
chafes
collateral damages
crushes
curses
discomforts
discomposes
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distresses
disturbs
dogs
exasperates
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fatalities
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galls
gets
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hagrides
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hounds
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irks
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losers
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molests
murderees
nettles
oppresses
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pains
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perturbs
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plagues
prey
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racks
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rides
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sacrifices
smarts
smites
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strains
stresses
strikes
torments
tortures
tries
troubles
tyrannizes
underdogs
upsets
vexes
victimizes
victims
worries
wrings

Antonyms for martyrs

abets
aids
assassins
assists
comforts
consoles
contents
delivers
gainers
harmers
helps
injurers
killers
murderers
quiets
releases
relieves
reprieves
solaces
soothes
succors
victors
winners

Meanings of martyrs

noun
1. One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
2. (by extension) One who sacrifices his or her life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
3. (with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.
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 memorial honors the brave martyrs who died for their country.
Stories of religious martyrs have inspired generations.
The rebellion was fueled by the sacrifice of fallen martyrs.
Political movements often create legends around their martyrs.
The monument features the names of martyrs etched in stone.

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