tormentor

tor·men·tor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tawr-men-ter, tawr-men-]
- /tɔrˈmɛn tər, ˈtɔr mɛn-/
- /ˈtɔː.ment/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-men-ter, tawr-men-]
- /tɔrˈmɛn tər, ˈtɔr mɛn-/

Definitions of tormentor word

noun tormentor a person or thing that torments. 1
noun tormentor Theater. a curtain or framed structure behind the proscenium at both sides of the stage, for screening the wings from the audience. Compare teaser (def 2). 1
noun tormentor bully, sb causing distress 1
countable noun tormentor Someone's tormentor is a person who deliberately causes them physical or mental pain. 0
noun tormentor a person or thing that torments 0
noun tormentor a curtain or movable piece of stage scenery at either side of the proscenium arch, used to mask lights or exits and entrances 0

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Origin of tormentor

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English tormento(u)r < Anglo-French; Old French tormenteor. See torment, -or2

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Parts of speech for Tormentor

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tormentor

tormentor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for tormentor

noun tormentor

browbeater — to intimidate by overbearing looks or words; bully: They browbeat him into agreeing.
bulldozer — A bulldozer is a large vehicle with a broad metal blade at the front, which is used for knocking down buildings or moving large amounts of earth.
harasser — to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.
badgerer — One who badgers.
creep — When people or animals creep somewhere, they move quietly and slowly.

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