martyrdom Synonyms

calvary test of courage suffering seppuku self-sacrifice self-destruction sacrifice rack poisoning persecution passion pain ordeal suicide torment torture rude introduction passions ultimate sacrifice trial by fire self-immolation baptism of fire shaheed capital punishment electrocution vivisection tribulation mortification misery lancination estrapade distress devotion death crucifixion cruciation auto-da-fe anguish agony agonizing affliction excruciation execution farina laceration killing initiation impalement horror hiermartyr