martyrdom

1. n. The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause. Source: opted

2. n. Affliction; torment; torture. Source: opted

3. n. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause Source: wordnet

4. n. any experience that causes intense suffering Source: wordnet

5. 1. The condition of a martyr; the death of a martyr; the suffering of death on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause. Bacon. I came from martyrdom unto this peace. Longfellow. 2. Affliction; torment; torture. Chaucer. Source: webster

6. n:100 n. death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause Source: ecdict

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