Hector and Torturer

Hector

Hector noun - A person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller or weaker persons.
Usage example: a small-town hector with no job and lots of time on his hands

Torturer and hector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torturer" instead a noun "Hector".

Nearby Words: hectored, hectoring

Torturer

Torturer noun - A person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another.

Hector and torturer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hector" instead a noun "Torturer".

Nearby Words: torture, tortured, torturous, torturing
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