Definition of Martyrdom
Martyrdom
mar·tyr·dom
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the suffering or death of a martyr;
e.g. The martyrdom of a martyr named St. Augustine.
(noun)
an instance of pretended or exaggerated suffering or torment to get sympathy;
e.g. The selfish, con-man acts with an air of martyrdom.
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