martyrdom

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the suffering and death of a martyr He suffered martyrdom for his religious beliefs.

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Recent Examples of martyrdom Such online propaganda frequently blends religious rhetoric with narratives of personal empowerment and martyrdom. — Sara Harmouch, The Conversation, 2 Jan. 2025 He’s resolved on martyrdom, while Gris wants outcomes, the promise of revolution. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024 The moving documentary underscored themes of pro-democracy strength, power in truth, pride in martyrdom, and fortitude. — Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025 There’s little about it that’s audience-friendly, including its ending, which can be read as a nihilistic downer or a cathartic act of martyrdom, depending on the viewer’s sensibilities. — Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for martyrdom

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