tormentor
Definitions
A person or thing that causes severe mental or physical suffering.
One who inflicts persistent annoyance, harassment, or distress upon another.
Examples
After years of bullying, he finally stood up to his tormentor.
The recurring nightmare felt like a silent tormentor haunting his sleep.
She refused to let her past tormentor dictate the direction of her future.
Synonyms
Antonyms
protector guardian benefactor supporter savior comforter ally