martyr-like

I know that because the LME Life Must End movement uses him as a martyr-like figure.

Empty is the House of Death Athena G. Csuti 2011

In this model, self-centered action gives way to concern for others and for the common good -- not, it should be emphasized, in a sacrificial, martyr-like manner, but through the natural growth process, which brings with it the recognition that little is lost when acquisitive drives are replaced by an aspiration to contribute and serve.

Philip Goldberg: The Sublime Symbolism Of Easter And The Ridiculous Resurrection Of Ayn Rand Philip Goldberg 2011

In this model, self-centered action gives way to concern for others and for the common good -- not, it should be emphasized, in a sacrificial, martyr-like manner, but through the natural growth process, which brings with it the recognition that little is lost when acquisitive drives are replaced by an aspiration to contribute and serve.

Philip Goldberg: The Sublime Symbolism Of Easter And The Ridiculous Resurrection Of Ayn Rand Philip Goldberg 2011

- Terrorists, that once smallish, disjointed, group of wing nuts seen as, well, wing nuts and having little support, because they were seen as wing nuts have now been liberated the world over to join together as a nation (a crazed, ready-to-meet-their-maker, nuclear capable, nation at that) fighting for a cause in large numbers and with martyr-like respect.

Larisa Alexandrovna: On Liberating Something 2008

But that is precisely the martyr-like image that he was intending to create.

Sam Sedaei: Smartest Man in the Room 2008

I confess that my fears give me a martyr-like and modest air to which I have no right, but which will be admired — why, I cannot conceive.

Letters of Two Brides 2007

The more he's criticised, the more pressure he's under, the more convinced he becomes of his own martyr-like rectitude.

How mad is Tony Blair? Rachel 2006

Amelia, with a look of tender alarm in her eyes, listened to her noble hero as he uttered the above generous sentiments, and sitting down on the bed, read the letter which George gave her with such a pompous martyr-like air.

Vanity Fair 2006

And then, the concern apparently was that Fedayeen has kind of martyr-like connotation in Arabic, right, among Arab nations.

CNN Transcript Mar 30, 2003 2003

Again, few people question the martyr-like adult who remains emotionally controlled by his or her parents because, by our cultural standards, it is normal for children to remain indebted to their parents—no matter how unpleasant or downright mean the parents—for their entire lives.

Come Hither Dr. Gloria G. Brame 2000