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- [mahr-ter-duh m]
- /ˈmɑr tər dəm/
- /ˈmɑː.tə.dəm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mahr-ter-duh m]
- /ˈmɑr tər dəm/
Definitions of martyrdom word
- noun martyrdom the condition, sufferings, or death of a martyr. 1
- noun martyrdom extreme suffering; torment. 1
- noun martyrdom The death or suffering of a martyr. 1
- noun martyrdom death as a martyr 1
- noun martyrdom self-sacrifice, suffering 1
- uncountable noun martyrdom If someone suffers martyrdom, they are killed or made to suffer greatly because of their religious or political beliefs. 0
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Origin of martyrdom
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English martirdom, Old English martyrdōm. See martyr, -dom
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Parts of speech for Martyrdom
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
martyrdom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for martyrdom
noun martyrdom
- persecution — the act of persecuting.
- pain — physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- torture — the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty.
- agony — Agony is great physical or mental pain.
Antonyms for martyrdom
noun martyrdom
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- joy — a female given name.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- relief — prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast.
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