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martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /
NOUN
suffering endured for sake of a cause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
persecution
STRONG
affliction agony anguish crucifixion devotion distress mortification ordeal pain sacrifice self-sacrifice torment torture unselfishness
WEAK
agonizing self-immolation
Antonyms
STRONG
comfort contentment happiness health joy pleasure relief
WEAK
satisfaction

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It draws on core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance, reinforcing the image of the younger Khamenei as the rightful successor to lead the Islamic Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The Islamic Republic and Shia Islam are imbued with the idea of martyrdom.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Around 5:00 am on Sunday, Iranian state TV announced Khamenei's death, saying he had "fulfilled his lifelong dream" of martyrdom.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Ali, a masked protester, told AFP "the martyrdom of Sayyed Ali Khamenei has hurt us".

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

I have long relied on the comforts of martyrdom.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver