Excruciator

/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtər/ noun

Definition

One who torments or causes extreme suffering; a torturer.

Etymology

From Latin excruciator, using the suffix -or to denote an agent who performs the action of excruciating, meaning someone who torments or inflicts pain.

Kelly Says

This word is almost never used in modern English because we prefer calling such people 'torturers' or 'abusers,' showing how even word choice can reflect our values and time period.

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