NOUN | event | martyrdom | death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause |
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event | martyrdom, calvary | any experience that causes intense suffering |
Sounds | maa'rterdahm | |
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Rhymes | abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm... |
Meaning | death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause. | |
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Broader | death, decease, expiry | The event of dying or departure from life |
Spanish | martirio | |
Nouns | martyr | one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing / refusing to renounce their religion |
Meaning | Any experience that causes intense suffering. | |
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Synonym | calvary | |
Broader | affliction | A cause of great suffering and distress |
Spanish | calvario, martirio | |
Nouns | martyr | one who suffers for the sake of principle |
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