tormentor

[tawr-men-ter, tawr-men-] / tɔrˈmɛn tər, ˈtɔr mɛn- /

NOUN

browbeater

Synonyms

WEAK

bulldozer harasser intimidator ruffian tyrant

NOUN

bulldozer

Synonyms

STRONG

harasser ruffian tyrant

WEAK

browbeater intimidator

NOUN

pest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blight bug contagion epidemic infection plague scourge virus

STRONG

annoyance badgerer bane blister bore bother botheration creep curse drag drip exasperation headache irritant irritation nag nudge nuisance pain pesterer pestilence pill tease trial trouble vexation

WEAK

besetment crashing bore pain in the neck thorn in side

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage blessing boon

STRONG

aid comfort delight good health happiness help joy peace pleasure

Example Sentences

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But Newcastle soon found themselves 3-1 down after chief tormentor Omar Marmoush haunted them once again.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Mr. Karrubi, who was released in March, recently blasted his tormentor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Ohtani initiated a high-five with his tormentor, who playfully bowed in deference.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

But you say, he's important because he’s his redemption and also his tormentor.

From Salon • May 27, 2024

I had always viewed Ucho as a tormentor, but what else was he?

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis