ˈmɐːtə(ɹ) ˈmɑːtə(ɹ) ˈmɑɹ.tɚ ˈmɐːtə(ɹ) ˈmɑːtə(ɹ) ˈmɑɹ.tɚ torture and torment like a martyr kill as a martyr Saint Sebastian was martyred one who suffers for the sake of principle one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion