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Martyrdom (Noun)

Any experience that causes intense suffering.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The patient's prolonged illness was a martyrdom that tested her family's resolve and patience.
The grueling training regimen was a martyrdom for the young athlete, but it ultimately paid off with a championship win.
The devastating war had reduced the city to rubble, causing a nation to endure a century of martyrdom.
The strict diet was a martyrdom for the foodie, who had to give up her favorite treats for the sake of her health.
The gruesome trek through the desert was a martyrdom that pushed the hikers to their physical and mental limits.

Death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The early Christian saints were willing to accept martyrdom rather than renounce their faith in Jesus Christ.
Her refusal to deny her Muslim faith led to her martyrdom at the hands of the oppressive regime.
The Catholic Church has long revered the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, who was killed for his Christian beliefs.
The activist's family believed that her death was a form of martyrdom, as she had given her life for the cause of social justice.
The memorial honored the martyrdom of the Jewish people who had been killed during the Holocaust for their faith and heritage.