martyring

verb

Definition of martyringnext
present participle of martyr
as in attacking
to kill (someone) for refusing to give up a belief or cause
—usually used as (be) martyred He was martyred for his religious beliefs.

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  1. attacking
  2. afflicting
  3. cursing
  4. pursuing
Verb
  • Some of the Israeli fans added to the tensions, Holla said, by attacking a taxi Wednesday as well as a Palestinian flag.
    Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The new boss quickly set about completely overhauling the team and their approach, instilling an aggressive, attacking mindset which had been sorely lacking in previous seasons.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of attacking
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  • Whatever's afflicting you out there, in here the coffee is always hot, the fries are always crispy and the ranch dip is always free.
    Tyler Buchanan, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Something is genuinely off about the goings-on at the conference, from strange deaths and elevators that suddenly aren’t elevators, to a rash of scabby infections afflicting guests and the discovery of a subterranean tunnel.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of afflicting
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  • There are some fun memories of growing up, like her Aunt Delta cursing tourists coming through the house and giving them the finger.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The Wrexham co-owner is likely cursing those decisions now.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of cursing
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  • Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This persistent imbalance is not merely a numbers game but a reflection of broader societal attitudes and structural barriers that continue to deter young women from pursuing these fields.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pursuing
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