martyr

• Person, die wegen ihres Glaubens oder ihrer Überzeugungen schwere Leiden auf sich nimmt oder den Tod erleidet; auch allgemein jemand, der für eine Sache oder aus Pflichtgefühl große Qualen erträgt.

A noun referring to a person who suffers or dies for the sake of a principle or for refusing to renounce their religion.

1. Sufferer for a principleB2formal

   A person who endures great suffering or hardship in order to uphold a belief, cause, or principle.

   Märtyrer

   • She became a martyr for the cause of social justice.
   • He was hailed as a martyr for his unwavering commitment to free speech.
   • Many activists are considered martyrs for their dedication to human rights.

   Synonymesacrificesufferervictim

2. Religious martyrB2formal

   A person who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce their religious faith.

   Religiöser Märtyrer

   • Early Christian martyrs were executed for refusing to worship Roman gods.
   • Saint Stephen is remembered as the first Christian martyr.
   • The story of the martyr's sacrifice inspired generations of believers.

• Jemanden wegen seines Glaubens oder seiner Überzeugungen quälen oder töten; auch: sich selbst für eine Sache aufopfern und dadurch leiden.

A verb meaning to kill or cause someone to suffer greatly for their beliefs, or to sacrifice oneself for a cause.

1. Kill as a martyrC1formal

   To put someone to death because of their religious or political beliefs, often making them a symbol of sacrifice.

   Als Märtyrer töten

   • The regime martyred several dissidents for their outspoken views.
   • He was martyred for refusing to renounce his faith.
   • Throughout history, many have been martyred for their beliefs.

   Synonymeimmolatesacrifice

2. Torture or torment like a martyrC2formal

   To cause someone to suffer greatly, often in a prolonged or dramatic way, as if they were enduring martyrdom.

   wie einen Märtyrer quälen

   • She felt martyred by the constant criticism from her peers.
   • The long illness martyred him, leaving him in constant pain.
   • He martyred himself by taking on all the blame for the team's failure.

   Synonymeafflictagonizecrucifyharrowpersecuteracktormenttorture

   Antonymecomfortconsole