1. people who suffer death or persecution for their religious or political beliefs
Usage: plural of martyr
2. people who sacrifice themselves for a cause or principle
Usage: plural of martyr

1. kills or tortures someone because of their beliefs; makes someone a martyr
Usage: third person singular present of martyr

Examples

• The martyrs died for their faith during the persecution.
• Many consider them martyrs who gave their lives for freedom.
• The memorial honors the martyrs of the civil rights movement.
• History remembers these martyrs as heroes of their cause.
• The dictator martyrs anyone who opposes his regime.
• She martyrs herself by working endless hours for charity.