Makayla Successfully Sued Deacon for the Tort of Defamation

Makayla successfully sued Deacon for the tort of defamation.In that situation,the term "tortfeasor" refers to

A) Makayla as the person who suffered,or was injured by,the tort.
B) Deacon as the person who committed the tort.
C) The traditional idea,or theory,of tort law.
D) The court as a representative of society's concern,or fear,or anti-social behaviour.
E) The fact that Makayla's tort caused Deacon to fear that he would suffer an injury.