Tormentor: meaning, definitions and examples
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tormentor
[ tษrหmษntษr ]
in psychology
A person who causes mental or physical suffering to another individual, often for their own pleasure or satisfaction.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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tormentor |
This word is often used when someone is causing severe suffering or distress, both physically and mentally.
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bully |
This term is commonly used in a school or social setting where one person intimidates or harasses another, often repeatedly and with the intent to dominate.
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persecutor |
This term is often used in a religious or ideological context, where someone is being treated unfairly or cruelly because of their beliefs.
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oppressor |
This word is used to describe someone who exercises authority or power in a harsh, cruel manner, often in a political or social context.
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Examples of usage
- He was known as the school bully and tormentor, constantly picking on weaker students.
- The tormentor enjoyed seeing others in pain and distress.
in literature
A character in a story or play who causes trouble or suffering to the protagonist.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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tormentor |
This word is used when describing someone who deliberately causes physical or mental pain to another person. It often has a very negative connotation.
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antagonist |
This word fits well when talking about a character in a story who opposes the protagonist or main character. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
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villain |
This word is commonly used in stories, movies, and plays to describe the main evil character or someone who commits sins. It carries a clear negative meaning.
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Examples of usage
- The tormentor in the novel was a mysterious figure who haunted the main character throughout the plot.
- The villain acted as the tormentor, creating obstacles for the hero to overcome.
general
Someone who annoys or harasses others persistently.
Synonyms
annoyer, harasser, troublemaker.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tormentor |
Use it when referring to someone who causes prolonged physical or mental suffering.
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harasser |
Use it in situations where someone repeatedly bothers, intimidates, or makes offensive remarks to another person. This term has negative connotations.
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annoyer |
Use it to describe someone who irritates or bothers others, usually in minor and repeated ways.
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Examples of usage
- The neighbors complained about the tormentor who played loud music late at night.
- The online troll was a constant tormentor, leaving negative comments on people's posts.
Translations
Translations of the word "tormentor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atormentador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเคพเคคเคจเคพ เคฆเฅเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Peiniger
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyiksa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะธัะตะปั
๐ต๐ฑ drฤczyciel
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฆใใใ่
๐ซ๐ท tourmenteur
๐ช๐ธ atormentador
๐น๐ท eziyet eden
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ฌธํ๋ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุฐุจ
๐จ๐ฟ muฤitel
๐ธ๐ฐ muฤiteฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฃจ่
๐ธ๐ฎ muฤitelj
๐ฎ๐ธ pรญslari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะทะฐะฟัะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแแก แแแฌแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษzabverici
๐ฒ๐ฝ atormentador
Etymology
The word 'tormentor' originated from the Latin word 'tormentum', which means 'torture' or 'pain'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone who causes suffering or distress to others. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of harassment, bullying, and persecution.
See also: tormented, tormenting.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,696, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29693 understaffed
- 29694 dabbled
- 29695 denigration
- 29696 tormentor
- 29697 bated
- 29698 retriever
- 29699 decryption
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