tormentor
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The Bowdens spend more time with their local tormentor than I have ever spent with my neighbors, whom I like quite a bit.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Steenkamp was his tormentor and the prop was also prominent in the loose as he opened the scoring by diving over in his first Test start.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2025
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
He was the tormentor, he was the protector, he was the inquisitor, he was the friend.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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