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martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /


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Many accepted martyrdom rather than compromise their faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

More clear-eyed now, Jean must reject her martyrdom and reclaim her own truth and agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A couple of hours earlier he had messaged his mother "I chose the path of martyrdom", the prosecution said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"The wife of the martyred supreme leader is alive, and the initial reports of her martyrdom were incorrect," it said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Any serious politician will realize that under present day conditions in the country, to seek for cheap martyrdom by handing myself to the police is naive and criminal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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