martyrdom

• Nom désignant la mort d'une personne en raison de son attachement à une foi religieuse ou à une cause, ainsi que toute épreuve ou souffrance extrême endurée pour une conviction.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   Mort pour une cause

   • 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.

   Synonymesimmolationpassionsacrificeself-sacrifice

2. Intense sufferingC1formal

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

   supplice

   • 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.

   Synonymesafflictionagonyanguishmiseryordealpainsufferingtormenttorturetribulation

   Antonymesblisscomfortcontentmentdelighteasehappinessjoypleasure