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martyrdom
1
the act of voluntarily suffering death as the result of maintaining religious or other ideals, usually political or religious
- Early Christians faced brutal martyrdom under Roman persecution for refusing to renounce Christ.
- Journalists who face kidnapping, torture and martyrdom in exposing corruption deserve high praise for their sacrifice.
- Some religions promise rewards in the afterlife for those who meet martyrdom rather than renounce their faith.
2
any experience that causes intense suffering
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