martyrdom Synonyms

sacrifice calvary ordeal self-sacrifice persecution tribulation self-immolation baptism of fire shaheed capital punishment electrocution vivisection torture torment suicide suffering strappado seppuku self-destruction trial by fire ultimate sacrifice martyr's death test of courage rude introduction passions rack poisoning hanging farina execution excruciation estrapade distress devotion death crucifixion cruciation clawing auto-da-fe anguish agony agonizing affliction hara-kiri hazing passion pain mortification misery martyrology