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torment vs martyrize

martyrize vs torment

torment is a noun but martyrize is not a noun.

torment and martyrize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
torment Yes No Yes No
martyrize No No Yes No
As verbs, martyrize is a hyponym of torment; that is, martyrize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than torment:
  • torment: subject to torture
  • martyrize: torture and torment like a martyr
Other hyponyms of torment include rack, martyr, martyrise.
torment (noun) martyrize (noun)
the act of harassing someone
a severe affliction
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) martyrize (verb)
subject to torture torture and torment like a martyr
torment emotionally or mentally
treat cruelly
Difference between torment and martyrize

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