martyrdom

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/

Noun

martyrdom noun

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.
Extreme suffering, affliction; torment; torture, especially without reason.

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calvary martyr invocation sacrificial hell fedayee certificate certification invoke affidavit testify testimony cite quote commando stand

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martyrs martyred beatification becket beatified canonized imam beheaded altarpiece bartholomew venerated

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