tormentor

mastery
UK /tɔːˈmɛn.tə(ɹ)/ US /tɔɹˈmɛn.tɚ/noun

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Which meaning of 'tormentor' is used in this sentence?

She was edging between the tormentor and the backing flats, in front of the curtain, holding her small hands out to the sudden-silenced audience.