ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷dəm noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English martirdom, from Old English martyrdōm, from martyr + -dōm -dom
1. : the state of being a martyr : the suffering of death on account of adherence to one's religious faith or to any cause
early Christian martyrdom
2. : affliction , distress , torment , torture