martyrdom
IPA: mˈɑrtɝdʌm
noun
- 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.
- Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.
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Examples of "martyrdom" in Sentences
- Today is the anniversary of the martyrdom.
- At the last, he received the crown of martyrdom.
- It was the site of the martyrdom of Saint Juthwara.
- Today is the anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Bab
- The angel is carrying the new of her upcoming martyrdom.
- The ecstasy of martyrdom is mimicked by the ecstasy of sex.
- The idea of Christianity is the direct reason for their martyrdom.
- The book culminates in the sad and untimely martyrdom of Sultan Tipu.
- Their martyrdom was occasioned by the defeat of the Desmond Rebellion.
- The account of the martyrdom and the circumstances surrounding it remain true.
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