MARTYRED


Meaning of MARTYRED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mɑ:(r)tə(r)d ]

If you describe a person or their behaviour as martyred , you mean that they often exaggerate their suffering in order to gain sympathy or praise. ( LITERARY )

‘As usual,’ muttered his martyred wife...

...with a lot of sighs, moans and a martyred air.

ADJ : ADJ n [ disapproval ]

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