martirizar
martirizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to torture
El asesino en serie martirizaba a sus víctimas antes de matarlas.The serial killer tortured his victims before killing them.
b. to torment
Martirizaban a los enemigos del rey en los calabozos del castillo.Enemies of the king were tormented in the castle dungeons.
2. (figurative) (to pester)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to torment
A Marta le encantaba martirizar a su hermanita y siempre andaba quitándole los juguetes.Marta loved tormenting her little sister and was always taking her toys from her.
3. (religious)
a. to martyr
Los romanos martirizaron a esos dos apóstoles.The Ancient Romans martyred those two apostles.
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