martyr
//ˈmɑːr.tər//
Noun
martyrSingular
martyrsPlural
1
A person who is killed or suffers greatly for their religious or political beliefs.
She became a martyr for her religious beliefs.
2
A person who displays or exaggerates their suffering to gain sympathy or admiration.
Stop being such a martyr and just ask for help.
3
A person who suffers constantly from a particular ailment or condition.
She's been a martyr to migraines for years.
Verb
martyredPast tense
martyredPast participle
martyringPresent participle
martyrsThird-person singular
1
To kill someone because of their beliefs; to make a martyr of someone.
The religious leader was martyred for his beliefs.
2
To cause someone to suffer greatly.
She was martyred by constant headaches throughout her life.