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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
Examples
Early Christians faced brutal martyrdom under Roman persecution for refusing to renounce Christ.
Journalists who face kidnapping, torture and martyrdom in exposing corruption deserve high praise for their sacrifice.
02
any experience that causes intense suffering
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