Meaning of the word tormentor in English

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tormentor

US /tɔːrˈmen.t̬ɚ/
UK /tɔːˈmen.tər/

Noun

a person who inflicts severe mental or physical suffering on someone

Example:
She finally confronted her childhood tormentor.
The prisoner was subjected to constant abuse by his tormentors.