enforcer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who enforces.
  2. A hired strongman, especially working for the underworld.
  3. The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
  4. A battering ram used by the emergency services for gaining access to locked premises.
  5. A player who physically intimidates or confronts the opposition.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfɔːsə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enforcer.wav

Word forms

enforcer enforcers

Etymology

From enforce + -er.

Synonyms

Derived words

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