Meaning & use
martyrdom
The suffering or death endured by someone because of their beliefs, especially religious or political convictions.
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The saint's martyrdom is still commemorated by the church every year.
Some historians view his martyrdom as the event that truly ignited the rebellion.
A note on using this word
Martyrdom can also be used ironically in everyday speech to mock someone who exaggerates their own suffering for sympathy or attention.
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