torturer

/ˈtɔrtʃərər/
/ˈtɔtʃərə/
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Other forms: torturers

Definitions of torturer
  1. noun
    someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)
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    types:
    flogger, scourger
    a torturer who flogs or scourges (especially an official whose duty is to whip offenders)
    type of:
    oppressor
    a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
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