to make someone into a martyr or to cause someone to suffer as a martyr would.
From 'be-' plus 'martyr' (one who dies for their beliefs). This verb means to treat as a martyr or to subject someone to martyr-like suffering.
This word captures something fascinating about English history—in religious and political contexts, 'bemartyr' actually appeared in historical documents, making someone's suffering seem noble and sacrificial through language itself.
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