All martyrdom synonyms

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.
• sacrifice — the offering of animal, plant, or human life or of some material possession to a deity, as in propitiation or homage.
• ordeal — any extremely severe or trying test, experience, or trial.
• unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
• torment — to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering; pain: to be tormented with violent headaches.
• affliction — An affliction is something which causes physical or mental suffering.
• crucifixion — Crucifixion is a way of killing people which was common in the Roman Empire, in which they were tied or nailed to a cross and left to die.
• mortification — a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
• anguish — Anguish is great mental suffering or physical pain.
• devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
• self-sacrifice — sacrifice of one's interests, desires, etc., as for duty or the good of another.
• agonizing — Something that is agonizing causes you to feel great physical or mental pain.
• self-immolation — voluntary sacrifice or denial of oneself, as for an ideal or another person.
• death — Death is the permanent end of the life of a person or animal.
• killing — the act of killing, especially game: The hounds moved in for the kill.
• slaughter — Frank, 1908–2001, U.S. novelist and physician.
• ritual murder — a human sacrifice made to appease a deity.
• execution — The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action.
• agonising — to suffer extreme pain or anguish; be in agony.
• suffering — the state of a person or thing that suffers.
• misery — wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
• passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
• endurance — The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.