enforcer

ɪnˈfɔːsə

Definition

Definition of enforcer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

authorityperson who ensures rules are followed

The enforcer made sure everyone followed the rules.

lawman

crimehired strongman working for criminals

The enforcer threatened those who owed money.

heavy

muscle

sports

Rare

player who intimidates opponents in sports

Rare

The enforcer was known for his aggressive play.

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Origin of enforcer

Latin, in (in) + fortis (strong)

Terms with enforcer included in their meaning

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sheriff in town

enforcer

someone enforcing rules or standards

internal revenue agent

tax enforcer

official who enforces tax laws

moralist

enforcer

person who enforces moral standards on others

sword of justice

enforcer

person or entity enforcing laws and moral principles

muscle boy

tough enforcer

goon or thug known for physical strength

policeman

sports

enforcer in ice hockey

goon

sport

enforcer in ice hockey

pretorian

security

protector or enforcer in a modern context

Examples of enforcer in a sentence

An enforcer was present to maintain order.
The enforcer ensured the gang's rules were followed.
An enforcer was hired to intimidate rivals.
The enforcer ensured no one messed with his teammates.
Every team needs an enforcer to maintain discipline.

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French:gardien de la paix, gros bras, ...
German:Durchsetzer, Vollstrecker, ...
Italian:agente, gorilla, ...
Spanish:encargado, matón, ...
Portuguese:fiscal, capanga, ...
Chinese:执行者, 打手, ...
Japanese:執行者, 用心棒, ...
Arabic:مُسْؤُول إِنْفَاذ القَوَاعِد, بَلْطَجِي, ...
Hebrew:אוֹכֵף חוֹק, בַּרְיוֹן, ...
Russian:контролёр, вышибала, ...
Ukrainian:виконавець, вибивач боргів, ...
Hindi:नियम प्रवर्तक, गुंडा, ...
Bengali:নিয়মরক্ষক, ভাড়াটে গুণ্ডা, ...
Catalan:responsable del compliment, goril.la, ...
Czech:osoba dohlížející na dodržování pravidel, vymahač, ...
Danish:håndhæver, bølle, ...
Dutch:handhaver, handlanger, ...
Greek:επιτηρητής, μπράβος, ...
Hungarian:végrehajtó, verőember, ...
Khmer:អ្នកអនុវត្តច្បាប់, ជនប្រើអំពើហិង្សាដែលជួលដោយឧក្រិដ្ឋជន, ...
Korean:집행자, 폭력배, ...
Persian:ضابط, بزن‌بهادر, ...
Polish:egzekutor, enforcer, ...
Portuguese (BR):fiscal, capanga, ...
Romanian:executor, bătăuș, ...
Swedish:tillsynsman, torped, ...
Thai:ผู้บังคับใช้กฎ, มือเก็บหนี้, ...
Turkish:kural uygulayıcı, kabadayı, ...
Vietnamese:người thực thi, tay anh chị, ...

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Definition of enforcer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

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