enforcer
enforcer · enforcers
One who enforcesOne who enforces.
/ɪnˈfɔːsə/
» The mob enforcer kept a pair of brass knuckles in his coat pocket.
Meaning
5 sensesOne who enforces.
A hired strongman, especially working for the underworld.
The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
(UK)A battering ram used by the emergency services for gaining access to locked premises.
A player who physically intimidates or confronts the opposition.
More definitions
- one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
Examples
1 sentencesThe mob enforcer kept a pair of brass knuckles in his coat pocket.
Translations
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plural: enforcersSynonyms
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Derivedlaw-enforcer