tormentor

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

In the dramatic courtroom conclusion, Caleb finds sympathy for his tormentor and terms him “a man worthy of affection and kindness.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

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

The Muse of Nightmares, tormentor of Weep, spooked from a dream by a sweet librarian?

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor