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Tormentor

usgb/tɔːrˈmentər/Volume
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Used negatively to describe cruel people who enjoy causing suffering. SlideHe was the school's tormentor, always picking on the vulnerable students.
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Evokes feelings of fear or distress; not used for minor annoyances. SlideTheir cruel words remained with her for years, a constant presence of her tormentors.
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Often appears in literature to describe villains or antagonistic characters. SlideIn the novel, the tormentor's shadow loomed over the hero's every move.