Synonyms for torturer
tor·tur·er

Princeton's WordNet

1. torturernoun

   someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)

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1. • Oppressor

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1. List of paraphrases for "torturer":

   executioner, hangman

How to pronounce torturer?

How to say torturer in sign language?

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How to use torturer in a sentence?

1. Theo Padnos:

   I knew the torturer to be the sort of person who would say and do anything to get the answer he wanted.

2. Theo Padnos:

   You're a CIA agent and you're here to get the other CIA agent. We have him. i knew the torturer to be the sort of person who would say and do anything to get the answer he wanted.

3. Jonathan Allen:

   I am not 100% perfect, but I am not an animal. I’m not a torturer. And I’m not a monster. I’m just not.