Significado
tormentor, torturer
- a cruel jailer, guard, or executioner
- someone who torments, oppresses, or mistreats others
En una frase
I prigionieri furono liberati e i loro spietati aguzzini vennero arrestati.
The prisoners were freed and their ruthless tormentors were arrested.
Quel capoufficio si comporta come un aguzzino con tutti i dipendenti.
That office manager acts like a tormentor toward all the employees.
La vittima ha riconosciuto in tribunale il volto del proprio aguzzino.
The victim recognized in court the face of their torturer.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| aguzzino | masculine · singular |
| aguzzini | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Often used figuratively for a tyrannical boss, strict teacher, or cruel relative.
- The feminine 'aguzzina' is occasionally used.