MARTYR
/ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MARTYR
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
"Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr."
(by extension) One who sacrifices his or her life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.
"Stan is a martyr to arthritis, Chris a martyr to Stan's endless moaning about it."
To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
To persecute.
"Some religious and other minorities were martyred until extinction."
To torment; to torture.
"The lovely Amoret, whose gentle heart"
Examples of MARTYR in a Sentence
- "Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr."
- "Stan is a martyr to arthritis, Chris a martyr to Stan's endless moaning about it."
- "Some religious and other minorities were martyred until extinction."
- "The lovely Amoret, whose gentle heart"
Word Details
Is MARTYR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MARTYR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MARTYR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MARTYR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | r | t | y | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MARTYR
36 words from the letters in MARTYR
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How to Use MARTYR in Word Games
MARTYR is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MARTYR is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MARTYR to find 36 additional valid words.