inflicter

/ˈɪnfˌlɪktər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that inflicts or causes harm, suffering, or injury.

“The court found the corporation to be the inflicter of the environmental damage.”

2. verb

To cause or inflict harm, suffering, or injury.

“The disease inflicter widespread suffering among the local population.”

Synonyms

  • inflictor
  • perpetrator

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • healer