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martyr meaning in Malayalam

രക്തസാക്ഷി raktasākṣi

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martyr in Malayalam: രക്തസാക്ഷി (raktasākṣi), സഹദാ (sahadā), രക്തസാക്ഷിയാക്കുക (raktasākṣiyākkuka). In English, martyr means one who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.

Malayalam words for martyr

one willing to be killed or persecuted for religion
രക്തസാക്ഷി raktasākṣi, സഹദാ sahadā
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
രക്തസാക്ഷി raktasākṣi
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily
രക്തസാക്ഷി raktasākṣi
to make someone a martyr
രക്തസാക്ഷിയാക്കുക raktasākṣiyākkuka

English meaning of martyr

  1. noun One who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.
  2. noun One who sacrifices their life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
  3. noun One who suffers greatly or constantly, even involuntarily.
  4. noun Someone who exaggerates their pain and suffering in order to gain sympathy.

Full definition of martyr

martyr in a sentence

  • The apostle Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
  • Stan is a martyr to arthritis, Chris is a martyr to Stan's endless moaning about it.
  • You have a great life! Stop trying to play the martyr!

Synonyms of martyr

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Questions about martyr in Malayalam

What is the meaning of martyr in Malayalam?
Martyr in Malayalam is രക്തസാക്ഷി (raktasākṣi), സഹദാ (sahadā), രക്തസാക്ഷിയാക്കുക (raktasākṣiyākkuka).
martyr എന്നതിന്റെ മലയാളം അർത്ഥം എന്താണ്?
Martyr: രക്തസാക്ഷി (raktasākṣi), സഹദാ (sahadā), രക്തസാക്ഷിയാക്കുക (raktasākṣiyākkuka).
What does martyr mean in English?
Martyr means one who willingly accepts being put to death or willingly accepts challenging and exposing iniquity done to oneself for adhering openly to one's religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after red martyrdom.

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