Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary deeds.
A role model.
The main protagonist in a work of fiction.
The current player, especially an hypothetical player for example and didactic purposes. Compare: any opponent player. Not to be confused with a weak call against a supposed bluff.
A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.
The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.
One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to one’s religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom.
One who sacrifices his or her life, station, or something of great personal value, for the sake of principle or to sustain a cause.
One who suffers greatly and/or constantly, even involuntarily.
To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to, or acting in accordance with, some belief, especially religious; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession.
To persecute.
To torment; to torture.
