tormentor
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The tension comes from Odd Henderson, a schoolyard bully and tireless tormentor of Buddy, a character based on the young Capote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Tenor Roy Hage is the amiable Volmar, Hildegard’s confidant in the monastery and baritone David Adam Moore her tormentor abbot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
Before "Cobra Kai," Daniel LaRusso's tormentor Johnny Lawrence starred in an Internet fantasy pitching him as the real hero of "The Karate Kid."
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2025
"I'm not a victim of racism. I'm the tormentor of racists," the 24-year-old posted on social media afterwards.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2024
As he glared at their tormentor, Doha suddenly became aware of how quiet the room had gotten.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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