What does enforcer mean?
Enforcer means One who enforces..
Enforcer
/ɪnˈfɔːsə/ · noun
Meaning
One who enforces..
Definitions by Sense
- One 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.
- (ice hockey, rugby, Australian rules football) A player who physically intimidates or confronts the opposition.
Example Sentences
At 199 centimetres and a hundred kilos going up, he was scary big and he found work as a bouncer and enforcer[.]
Synonyms for enforcer
Antonyms for enforcer
Related Words
Word Forms
- enforcers
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enforcer?
Common synonyms include policeman, hatchet man.
What is the opposite of enforcer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use enforcer in a sentence?
At 199 centimetres and a hundred kilos going up, he was scary big and he found work as a bouncer and enforcer[.]
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