martyrdom

Noun

Meaning

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.

Affliction; torment; torture.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

calvary sacrifice persecution ordeal self-sacrifice tribulation farina death hell abyss heartache pain killing suffering execution
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Antonyms

paradise life health forsaking failure relief
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Hypernyms

death affliction expiry decease

Phrases with the word

self-inflicted martyrdom martyrdom operation martyrdom by immolation

Examples

About the martyrdom of Haj Qasem, he said “his martyrdom showed the true face of the US to our people and government.” Source: Internet

`Abdu'l-Bahá wrote: "We explain, therefore, the meaning of Christ's resurrection in the following way: After the martyrdom of Christ the Apostles were perplexed and dismayed. Source: Internet

A 5th-century "Passio Marcelli", which is included in the legendary account of the martyrdom of St. Cyriacus (cf. Source: Internet

23 April 1997 was the one thousandth anniversary of St. Adalbert's martyrdom. Source: Internet

According to Khaled Abou El Fadl martyrdom is within God's exclusive province; only God can assess the intentions of individuals and the justness of their cause, and ultimately, whether they deserve the status of being a martyr. Source: Internet

All the circumstances accompanying the martyrdom were to be inquired into; the faith of those who suffered, and the motives that animated them were to be rigorously examined, in order to prevent the recognition of undeserving persons. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

martyr's suffering martyr's triumph martyr's victory martyrdom by immolation martyrdom operation martyrdom video