Needler and Protector

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

Usage example: those merciless needlers who had the child in tears almost every day at school

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Protector is an antonym for needler.

Protector noun - Someone that protects.

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Needler is an antonym for protector.

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