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(mar-tyr) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a person who suffers for a belief or cause.

Example Sentence

A martyr is a person who suffers or dies for his or her beliefs.

More Example Sentences

Many martyrs inspire others to act.

Synonyms

hero; victim; saint

Antonyms

uncaring

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Rhymes

  • arter
  • barter
  • carter
  • charter
  • darter
  • garter
  • harter
  • hartter
  • karter
  • marter
  • martyr
  • parter
  • sartor
  • smarter
  • starter
  • tartar
  • tarter

  • mcartor
  • mccarter
  • nonstarter
  • vanmarter
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