Martyrdom
Martyrdom noun - Death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause.
Torment is a synonym for martyrdom in death topic. In some cases you can use "Torment" instead a noun "Martyrdom", when it comes to topics like persecution, suffering endured for sake of a cause.
Nearby Word: martyr
Torment
Torment noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.
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