/ Dictionary / Index M martyrize: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: mar•tyr•ize Pronunciation: (mär'tu-rīz"), [key] — -ized, -iz•ing. to make a martyr of: The ancient Romans martyrized many Christians. to torment. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: martyrize (Thesaurus) martyrium martyrology Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diaphanous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language