tormentor
Tormentor (noun) means a person, animal, or thing that causes ongoing suffering or distress. Example: “His younger brother was his childhood tormentor.”
How to use tormentor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that keeps causing you pain, stress, or misery.
Word forms
tormentors plural
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His younger brother was his childhood _____.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman tourmentour, going back to Old French tormenteor — the same root as "torment."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tormentor
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What does “tormentor” mean?
The word “tormentor” means a person, animal, or thing that causes ongoing suffering or distress. In plain terms, someone or something that keeps causing you pain, stress, or misery.
How do you pronounce “tormentor”?
“Tormentor” is pronounced taw-MEHN-tuh (/tɔɹˈmɛn.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tormentor” in a sentence?
Here is “tormentor” used in a sentence: “His younger brother was his childhood tormentor.”
What part of speech is “tormentor”?
“Tormentor” is a noun.
Where does the word “tormentor” come from?
The word “tormentor” comes from Old French. From Anglo-Norman tourmentour, going back to Old French tormenteor — the same root as "torment.".
How many meanings does “tormentor” have?
“Tormentor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, animal, or thing that causes ongoing suffering or distress.