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męka — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • martyrdom noun The suffering or death endured by a martyr because of their beliefs.
  • misery noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
  • passion noun An intense feeling or enthusiasm, especially love or strong interest.
  • purgatory noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
  • suffering noun Pain or distress, whether physical or emotional.
  • torment noun Severe physical or mental suffering.

Senses

męka is used for these senses in English:

  • martyrdom The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
  • misery Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
  • passion (Christianity, usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
  • purgatory Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.
  • suffering The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.
  • torment Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.

martyrdom — full definition

  1. noun The suffering or death endured by a martyr because of their beliefs.
  2. noun Extreme, prolonged suffering of any kind, often exaggerated for effect.

misery — full definition

  1. noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
  2. noun Something that causes great unhappiness, such as hardship or poverty.

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