abuser

noun

Definition of abusernext
as in oppressor

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  1. enemy
  2. heckler
  3. antagonist
Noun
  • Our job is to give readers an independent, verifiable account of what’s happening, even if the president is calling us enemies of the people or bloodsuckers.
    Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Loos uses a specific enemy, the Aeshi Nero, as a prime example of what the team is going for.
    Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enemy
Noun
  • In another segment of the video captured by a different attendee, the initial heckler can be heard pleading for his phone after the athlete snatched it and threw it on the ground.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The heckler was seen filming Kelce and made a comment about his brother Travis, and his relationship with Swift.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of heckler
Noun
  • But Kasady has teamed up with his old flame, Shriek (Naomie Harris), a fearsome antagonist who may succeed in defeating Eddie/Venom. Where to watch Venom: Let There Be Carnage: Starz Does Venom: The Last Dance have a post-credits scene?
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Apostates ties hunters with these organizations more closely as uneasy allies, rivals or even direct antagonists.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of antagonist
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