Martyr and Shaheed

Martyr noun - One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion.

Shaheed and martyr are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shaheed" instead a noun "Martyr".

Nearby Words: martyrdom, martyred, martyring, martyrised

Shaheed noun - Arabic term for holy martyrs; applied by Palestinians to suicide bombers.

Martyr and shaheed are semantically related. You can use "Martyr" instead a noun "Shaheed".