martyrdom
US
UK martyrdom n: (death as a martyr)
SC 殉节 xùn jié
SC 殉难 xùn jié，xùn nàn
The revolutionary is revered by many for his martyrdom.
martyrdom n: figurative (self-sacrifice, suffering)
SC 牺牲 xī shēng
TC 犧牲
TC 犧牲
SC 受难 xī shēng，shòu nàn
SC 受苦 xī shēng，shòu kǔ
TC 受苦
TC 受苦
I have never been one for martyrdom, so I think I'm going to have to pass on your suggestion.