martyrdom
/ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
noun
- The death or suffering of a person who is killed or made to suffer for their religious or political beliefs.
- She faced her martyrdom with courage and dignity.
- The anniversary of the saint's martyrdom is celebrated every year.
- The story of his martyrdom inspired generations of believers.
- The state of being a martyr or the act of claiming to suffer for a cause, often to gain sympathy.
- Stop playing the martyrdom card every time you have to do something you don't like.
- Her constant martyrdom makes it hard for others to take her seriously.
- He enjoys the martyrdom of complaining about his difficult job.