Pronunciation: /tɔːrˈmɛntər/
noun a person who inflicts severe mental or physical suffering on someone
A1 The bully in school was a real tormentor to the other students.
A2 The evil witch was known as the village's tormentor, causing fear among the villagers.
B1 The abusive boss was a constant tormentor to his employees, making their work environment unbearable.
B2 The serial killer was a notorious tormentor in the city, leaving a trail of terror in his wake.
C1 The political dictator was a ruthless tormentor, suppressing any form of dissent with violence and intimidation.
C2 The mastermind behind the criminal organization was a cunning tormentor, manipulating others for his own gain.
verb to cause severe mental or physical suffering to someone
A1 The bully tried to tormentor the new kid at school.
A2 She would often tormentor her little brother by hiding his toys.
B1 The boss was known to tormentor his employees with unrealistic deadlines.
B2 The serial killer would tormentor his victims before ultimately taking their lives.
C1 The dictator was known to tormentor political dissidents in his country.
C2 The evil sorcerer used his dark magic to tormentor the villagers and instill fear in their hearts.
formal The tormentor was finally brought to justice after years of causing harm to his victims.
informal I can't believe my tormentor from high school just added me on social media.
slang That tormentor is such a bully, always picking on smaller kids.
figurative Fear can be a powerful tormentor, holding us back from reaching our full potential.
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