martyrdom

The state of being a martyr.

The suffering of death by a martyr.

Extreme suffering of any kind.

The state of being a martyr; the death or sufferings of a martyr; the suffering of death or persecution for the sake of one’s faith or belief.

A state of suffering for any cause; persecution; affliction; torment: as, tight lacing is a fashionable martyrdom.

Destruction; slaughter; havoc.

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.

Affliction; torment; torture.

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.