martyrization

English

Alternative forms

• martyrisation

Etymology

From martyr +‎ -ization.

Noun

martyrization (countable and uncountable, plural martyrizations)

1. The act or process of martyrizing.
   • 1610 (first performance), Ben[jamin] Jonson, The Alchemist, London: […] Thomas Snodham, for Walter Burre, and are to be sold by Iohn Stepneth, […], published 1612, →OCLC, Act II, scene v, signature F, recto:

     Name the vexations, and the Martyrizations / Of Metalls, in the VVorke.