n · formal
martyrdom
UK/ˈmɑːtədəm/US/ˈmɑːrtərdəm/MAR·tyr·DOM
the state of being a martyr, especially death or suffering for a cause or belief
Examples
“Her martyrdom inspired others to continue the protest.”
“Some leaders were accused of seeking martyrdom to gain sympathy.”
“The book explores the social meaning of martyrdom in the revolution.”
Band 8 sentence
“The author's account questioned whether the individual's death truly amounted to martyrdom or was a tragic accident.”
Collocations
- seek martyrdom
- martyrdom of
Word family
Common mistakes
He became a martyrdom.→He became a martyr.
They seek martyrdom for political reasons.→They seek martyrdom for political reasons.
Say it for a higher band
5sacrifice→6devotion→7+martyrdom
Synonyms
sacrifice
Easily confused
sacrifice
“Parents often make sacrifices to provide better opportunities for their children.”
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