Peiniger
tormentor
The German word "Peiniger" is a noun that means "tormentor" or "torturer". It is derived from the noun "Pein" which means "pain" or "suffering", combined with the agent suffix "-iger", indicating someone who inflicts pain.
Similar words in German include "Folterer" (torturer) and "Quäler" (tormentor).
The main difference between "Peiniger" and these similar words is that while "Folterer" specifically refers to someone who engages in torture (often in a formal or systematic context), "Peiniger" has a broader meaning that can refer to anyone who causes suffering or torment, whether physically or emotionally. "Quäler" also has a connotation of cruelty, typically in a more personal or informal setting.
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Examples
Der Peiniger wird von den Bewohnern gemieden.noun
The tormentor is avoided by the residents.
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