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Martyrdom
01
the act of voluntarily suffering death as the result of maintaining religious or other ideals, usually political or religious
02
any experience that causes intense suffering
Example
Early Christians faced brutal martyrdom under Roman persecution for refusing to renounce Christ.
Some religions promise rewards in the afterlife for those who meet martyrdom rather than renounce their faith.
Journalists who face kidnapping, torture and martyrdom in exposing corruption deserve high praise for their sacrifice.
