torturer

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Noun torturer has 1 sense

torturer - someone who inflicts severe physical pain
--₁ is a kind of oppressor
--₁ has particulars: flogger, scourger
Derived forms: verb torture₁, verb torture₂

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Torturer

Noun

1. A person who inflicts severe physical or mental pain on someone, usually for the purpose of punishment or obtaining information.

Example sentence: The torturer mercilessly inflicted unspeakable pain on his victims.

Verb

1. (transitive) To inflict severe physical or mental pain on someone.

Example Sentence: The dictator's regime often tortures political dissidents to silence opposition.

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