martyring
Suffering for belief
Martyring is putting someone to death for their beliefs, or treating them as a martyr.
The word often carries skepticism about whether the suffering is genuine or self-imposed: Stop martyring yourself over every small sacrifice.
To martyr someone can also mean to make them into a symbol by killing them: The execution only martyred him in the eyes of his followers.
Giving up something precious
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- faithTrust without proof
- sainthoodState of being canonized
- witnessOne who attests
canonization · suffering · devotion · crucifixion · stoning · burning · beatification · testimony
Exaggerated focus on own suffering
- guilt-trippingInducing remorse deliberately
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- passive-aggressionCovert expression of anger
- complainingExpressing discontent verbally
resentment · suffering · attention-seeking · drama · exaggeration · sighing · sulking · long-suffering
Murder of a prominent figure
- causeWhat produces an effect
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
- ideologyStructured belief framework
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
activism · protest · resistance · imprisonment · execution · legacy · symbol · tribute
sacrifice
Giving up something precious
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- faithTrust without proof
- sainthoodState of being canonized
witness · canonization · suffering · devotion · crucifixion · stoning · burning · beatification · testimony · steadfastness
self-pity
Exaggerated focus on own suffering
- guilt-trippingInducing remorse deliberately
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- passive-aggressionCovert expression of anger
complaining · resentment · suffering · attention-seeking · drama · exaggeration · sighing · sulking · long-suffering · blame
assassination
Murder of a prominent figure
- causeWhat produces an effect
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
- ideologyStructured belief framework
memorial · activism · protest · resistance · imprisonment · execution · legacy · symbol · tribute · freedom
martyringsparing
Using resources minimally
saving · preserving · rescuing · delivering · protecting
martyringhonoring
Recognizing with respect
exalting · venerating · celebrating · rewarding · protecting
martyringrescuing
Saving from danger
saving · redeeming · delivering · emancipating · freeing