Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tormentor
noun
/tɔːrˈmɛntər/
Definition
A person or thing that causes suffering or distress.
Examples
- The bully was a constant tormentor to the shy girl at school.
- In the novel, the protagonist faces a tormentor from his past who seeks revenge.
- He fought against his tormentor’s harsh words and found his own strength.
Meaning
The term usually refers to someone who inflicts pain, anguish, or suffering upon another, whether physically, emotionally, or psychologically.
Synonyms
- persecutor
- oppressor
- aggressor
- harasser
