Found 2 items, similar to martyrdom.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: martyrdom martyrdom n 1: death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause 2: any experience that causes intense suffering [syn: calvary]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Martyrdom Martyrdom \Mar"tyr*dom\, n. [Martyr + -dom.] 1. 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. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] I came from martyrdom unto this peace. --Longfellow. [1913 Webster] 2. Affliction; torment; torture. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]