| Main Entry: | crucifixion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | death by being nailed to a cross |
Synonyms: |
execution, martyrdom, suffering, torture |
| Main Entry: | execution |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | killing |
Synonyms: |
beheading, capital punishment, contract killing, crucifixion, decapitation, electrocution, gassing, guillotining, hanging, hit, impalement, lethal injection, necktie party, punishment, rub out, shooting, strangling, strangulation |
| Main Entry: | martyrdom |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | suffering endured for sake of a cause |
Synonyms: |
affliction, agonizing, agony, anguish, crucifixion, devotion, distress, mortification, ordeal, pain, persecution, sacrifice, self-immolation, self-sacrifice, torment, torture, unselfishness |
Antonyms: |
contentment, happiness, satisfaction |
| Main Entry: | torture |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | severe mental or physical pain |
Synonyms: |
ache, affliction, agony, anguish, cruciation, crucifixion, distress, dolor, excruciation, impalement, laceration, martyrdom, misery, pang, persecution, rack, suffering, third degree, torment, tribulation, twinge |
| Notes: | torment suggests persecution or the repeated inflicting of suffering or annoyance; torture adds the implication of causing unbearable pain or suffering |
Antonyms: |
alleviation, contentment, happiness, relief |