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martyrdoms

Translations

martyrdomnoun

martyrdoms

The story of his martyrdom inspired many to continue the fight for religious freedom.

L’histoire de son martyre en a inspiré beaucoup à poursuivre le combat pour la liberté religieuse.

Additional translations

martyreAu figuré, pour une souffrance affichée ou exagérée.

martyrePar extension, pour une souffrance intense ou prolongée.

Synonyms

martyrdomnoun

The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause, especially one's religious faith.

The story of his martyrdom inspired many to continue the fight for religious freedom.

A display of feigned or exaggerated suffering to obtain sympathy or admiration.

Her constant complaints about her workload seemed more like martyrdom than genuine distress.

Severe or prolonged suffering, especially when borne bravely.

For many patients, the advanced stage of the disease is a daily martyrdom.