noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His constant reference to persecuted monks from medieval times made him appear as a pseudomartyr in the eyes of his peers.

Definition:A person who pretends to be a martyr or exhibits unwarranted piety to gain commendation or sympathy.

From pseudomartyr

Example:The exposure of the scandal shed light on the true nature of the victimization and the pseudomartyrdom of the so-called saint.

Definition:The state of being or behavior characterized by false claims of martyrdom.

From pseudomartyrdom