Synonyms of martyrs

martyrs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of martyr

as in attacks

to kill (someone) for refusing to give up a belief or cause

—usually used as (be) martyred

He was martyred for his religious beliefs.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacks
• tortures
• torments
• persecutes
• plagues
• anguishes
• dogs
• curses
• racks
• besieges
• assails
• afflicts
• bedevils
• agonizes
• besets
• distresses
• rides
• hounds
• harrows
• excruciates
• badgers
• pursues
• grieves
• nettles
• troubles
• bugs
• discomposes
• stresses
• harries
• molests
• galls
• pains
• discomforts
• annoys
• harasses
• bothers
• tyrannizes
• gripes
• irks
• irritates
• riles
• disquiets
• aggravates
• victimizes
• pesters
• oppresses
• exasperates
• puts out
• strains
• tries
• peeves
• agitates
• grates
• vexes
• upsets
• disturbs
• worries
• piques
• rasps
• flusters
• chafes
• crushes
• smites
• hagrides
• pricks
• perturbs
• hurts
• overwhelms
• strikes
• gets
• stabs
• overpowers
• pangs
• stings
• smarts
• wrings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• aids
• helps
• assists
• abets
• releases
• relieves
• contents
• delivers
• consoles
• comforts
• reprieves
• succors
• soothes
• quiets
• solaces

martyrs

2 of 2

noun

plural of martyr

as in sacrifices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacrifices
• losers
• underdogs
• victims
• casualties
• fatalities
• preys
• prey
• collateral damages
• losses
• murderees

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• winners
• victors
• gainers
• murderers
• killers
• assassins
• injurers
• harmers