French Conversation · Level 138
30 words
French word
martyriser
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁtiʁize/
Meaning
- verbbully
Example
Arrête de martyriser ton frère.
Stop bullying your brother.
More examples
Sur Internet, il est facile de martyriser quelqu'un anonymement.
On the Internet, it is easy to bully someone anonymously.
Core concept
Relentless cruelty that keeps making one person endure pain and humiliation.
Common phrases
martyriser quelqu'un
bully someone
martyriser une personne vulnérable
bully a vulnerable person
Similar words
harceler: To subject someone to persistent harassment and pressure that wears them down mentally.
tourmenter: To mentally distress someone through cruel words or actions.
maltraiter: To treat someone violently or carelessly, causing harm or suffering.
humilier: To make someone feel ashamed by attacking their dignity or self-esteem.
Definition in French
Maltraiter ou tourmenter quelqu'un de façon répétée, physiquement ou moralement.
Word origin
The verb was formed in French from martyr with -iser, extending the noun's association with extreme suffering into an action.
Usage tips
- Martyriser is stronger than a neutral word for teasing and can describe serious physical or psychological abuse.