1. killed because of one’s religious or political beliefs
2. showing or expressing suffering or self-sacrifice in an exaggerated way
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• The martyred saint was honored by the church for centuries.
• Many activists were martyred during the civil rights movement.
• She gave him a martyred look when he asked her to work late again.
• The martyred expression on his face suggested he felt unappreciated.
• Christians remember the martyred apostles who died for their faith.
• Her martyred sigh indicated she felt overburdened by household duties.