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martyr meaning in Urdu

شَہِید śahīd

/ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/

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martyr in Urdu: شَہِید (śahīd). 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.

Urdu words for martyr

one willing to be killed or persecuted for religion
شَہِید śahīd
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
شَہِید śahīd

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 Urdu

What is the meaning of martyr in Urdu?
Martyr in Urdu is شَہِید (śahīd).
martyr کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Martyr: شَہِید (śahīd).
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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