afflicter


af·flict

A0122800 (ə-flĭkt′)tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To cause grievous physical or mental suffering to.
[Middle English afflighten, from afflight, disturbed, frightened, from Latin afflīctum, past participle of afflīgere, to cast down : ad-, ad- + flīgere, to strike.]
af·flict′er n.af·flic′tive adj.af·flic′tive·ly adv.Synonyms: afflict, agonize, rack1, torment, torture
These verbs mean to bring great harm or suffering to someone: afflicted with severe arthritis; agonized to see her suffering; racked with guilt; tormented by migraine headaches; tortured by painful memories.

afflicter

(əˈflɪktə) na person who causes distress, torment, or affliction