tormenter
Example Sentences
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But that vindictiveness seems to retreat — or is it deepening? — when Peter returns from school to visit his mother and, against all odds, begins to forge an odd kinship with his former tormenter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2021
A known tormenter of Mariners pitchers while with the Oakland A’s, the outfielder/first baseman is a free agent going into the 2022 season.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2021
Howell's chief tormenter was Georgia Tech linebacker Charlie Thomas, who had 2.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles in the Tar Heels backfield.
From Fox News ● Sep. 26, 2021
They also suggested that you do as broad a search as possible of the IP addresses of your correspondents to make sure you’ve turned up a singular match between your tormenter and your friend’s boyfriend.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2021
I don't think he would," said his tormenter, with a bewitching smile; "and I'll wear a lock of your hair all my life if you do.
From Many Cargoes by Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
