HyperDic: martyrdom

English > 2 senses of the word martyrdom:
NOUNeventmartyrdomdeath that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
eventmartyrdom, calvaryany experience that causes intense suffering
martyrdom > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'rterdahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > martyrdom: 2 senses > noun 1, event
Meaningdeath that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause.
Broaderdeath, decease, expiryThe event of dying or departure from life
Spanishmartirio
Nounsmartyrone who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing / refusing to renounce their religion
English > martyrdom: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningAny experience that causes intense suffering.
Synonymcalvary
BroaderafflictionA cause of great suffering and distress
Spanishcalvario, martirio
Nounsmartyrone who suffers for the sake of principle

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