1. present participle of martyrize; to make a martyr of; to cause someone to suffer or die for their beliefs or principles
Usage: formal or literary; often used in historical or religious contexts
2. to treat or regard someone as a martyr; to elevate someone to martyr status
Usage: formal or literary

Examples

• The regime was martyrizing religious leaders who refused to renounce their faith.
• By martyrizing dissidents, the government inadvertently strengthened the resistance movement.
• Historical accounts describe how the empire was martyrizing early Christians.
• The media coverage risked martyrizing the activist rather than examining the facts objectively.
• Some argue that the narrative is martyrizing ordinary citizens caught in the conflict.
• The documentary explores how societies have been martyrizing political prisoners throughout history.