martyrdom

[ mahr-ter-duh m ]
/ ˈmɑr tər dəm /
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noun

the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr.
extreme suffering; torment.

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Origin of martyrdom

before 900; Middle English martirdom, Old English martyrdōm. See martyr, -dom

Words nearby martyrdom

martinsville, martinů, martlet, martnet, martyr, martyrdom, martyrium, martyrize, martyrology, martyry, martí
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Words related to martyrdom

persecution, pain, distress, torture, agony, sacrifice, ordeal, torment, affliction, crucifixion, mortification, anguish, devotion, self-sacrifice, agonizing, self-immolation

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British Dictionary definitions for martyrdom

martyrdom
/ (ˈmɑːtədəm) /

noun

the sufferings or death of a martyr
great suffering or torment
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