What does «martirizar» mean in Spanish?
- To make someone suffer martyrdom; to murder or torment someone for his or her beliefs, especially religious beliefs.
Examples of use in Spanish: "el que hizo martirizar a Santiago el mayor y persiguió a otros apóstoles".
- To afflict; to cause to suffer great physical or moral suffering in a continuous or repeated manner.
Examples of use in Spanish: "martirizaba animales por puro placer".
- (martirizarse) Tormenting oneself with thoughts or actions that cause distress or physical pain.
Examples of use in Spanish: "¡deja ya de martirizarte con esos feos recuerdos!".