Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun martyrdom

2 senses of martyrdom

Sense 1
martyrdom -- (death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause)
       => death, decease, expiry -- (the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren")

Sense 2
calvary, martyrdom -- (any experience that causes intense suffering)
       => affliction -- (a cause of great suffering and distress)