Martyr
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who endures great suffering or death for the sake of a belief or principle.
“She was revered as a martyr who gave her life defending the rights of others.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɑːtə(r)/
Syllables
mar·tyr
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Synonyms
sufferermartyrizemartyrise
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Wordle
Ends in YR, a very rare ending in English, the TYR cluster is distinctive
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Scrabble
Y (4 pts) and R together give a decent score, the uncommon YR ending can place awkwardly
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