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martyrdom

/ˈmɑː.tə.dəm/

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noun

/ˈmɑː.tə.dəm/C2formalpolitical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее смерть человека из-за его приверженности религиозной вере или делу, а также любое переживание, вызывающее сильные страдания.

A noun referring to the death of a person due to their adherence to a religious faith or a cause, or any experience that causes intense suffering.

uncountable

  1. Death for a causeB2formal

    The death of a person who suffers or is killed because of their strong adherence to a religious faith or a particular cause.

    ruМученичество

    • The early Christians faced martyrdom for their beliefs.
    • His martyrdom inspired many to join the resistance.
    • The story of her martyrdom is told in the history books.

    Synonymsimmolationpassionsacrificeself-sacrifice

  2. Intense sufferingC1formal

    A situation or experience that causes extreme pain, hardship, or suffering.

    ruМученичество

    • She endured the martyrdom of a long and painful illness.
    • The long hours of work felt like a martyrdom to him.
    • He complained about the martyrdom of raising three children alone.

    Synonymsafflictionagonyanguishmiseryordealpainsufferingtormenttorturetribulation

    Antonymsblisscomfortcontentmentdelighteasehappinessjoypleasure

Forms
  • martyrdom plural form
  • martyrdom's possessive plural form
  • martyrdom's possessive singular form