Definition of martyrs

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • martyrs is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • martyrs is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • martyrs is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of martyrs


  • one who suffers for the sake of principle (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sufferer
  • torture and torment like a martyr (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. martyrise
    2. martyrize
  • kill as a martyr (verb)

    Examples

    1. Saint Sebastian was martyred
  • one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion (noun)

See definition of martyrs in Merriam Webster