Martyr
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrtər/
Martyr (noun)
- a person who dies because of their strong beliefs or religion.
- someone who suffers greatly for a cause or principle.
- a person who pretends to suffer to get sympathy or attention.
Examples
- The martyr was honored for dying for his beliefs.
- She became a martyr by sacrificing her life for her beliefs.
Common collocations: become a martyr, honor a martyr, suffer like a martyr, martyr for a cause, play the martyr