Synonyms & related words for martyr

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of martyr — including martyrize, sufferer, saint, sacrifice. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to martyr

Explore words related to martyr — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include martyrization, martyry, martyrdom, protomartyr, martyrology, saintdom, saintly, hierolatry. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for martyr

Common synonyms for martyr include martyrize, sufferer, saint, sacrifice — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does martyr come from?

The word martyr breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root martyr-, from Greek martys (“witness”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.