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tormentor

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




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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

England were left six overs to bat, in which time Ben Duckett played an awful hack to drag on off the retiring Tim Southee and Zak Crawley was lbw to his tormentor Matt Henry.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2024

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

From Salon • May 27, 2024

She said she was born to be Julie, the English teacher's pet and Olivia’s number one tormentor.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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