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torment vs martyr

martyr vs torment

torment and martyr both are nouns.

torment and martyr both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
torment Yes No Yes No
martyr Yes No Yes No
As verbs, martyr is a hyponym of torment; that is, martyr is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than torment:
  • torment: subject to torture
  • martyr: torture and torment like a martyr
Other hyponyms of torment include rack, martyrise, martyrize.
torment (noun) martyr (noun)
the act of harassing someone one who suffers for the sake of principle
a severe affliction one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
extreme mental distress
a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented
unbearable physical pain
torment (verb) martyr (verb)
subject to torture torture and torment like a martyr
torment emotionally or mentally kill as a martyr
treat cruelly
Difference between torment and martyr

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