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Tormentors Meaning in English

word · lemma: tormentor

ˈtɔɹˌmɛntɝz
TOR-men-terz
tɔːmˈɛntɔːz
taw-MEN-tawz

Definition

People or things that cause someone pain, suffering, or distress, either physically or emotionally.

Usage & Nuances

'Tormentors' usually refers to people who deliberately cause suffering, such as bullies, but can also refer to abstract sources of pain (like memories). It is formal, and often used in literature or emotional contexts rather than daily conversation.

Example Sentences

The bullies were her worst tormentors at school.

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She finally stood up to her tormentors.

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The prisoners were freed from their cruel tormentors.

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Even years later, memories of his childhood tormentors still haunted him.

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Social media can sometimes give new power to old tormentors.

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He tried not to let his tormentors see that they were getting to him.

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