martyrs

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun one who suffers for the sake of principle
  2. noun one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
  3. verb kill as a martyr

Synonyms

martyr, sufferer

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