Associations to the word «Enforcer»

Wiktionary

ENFORCER, noun. One who enforces.
ENFORCER, noun. The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
ENFORCER, noun. (ice hockey) A player tasked with physically intimidating or confronting the opposition.

Dictionary definition

ENFORCER, noun. One whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior.

Wise words

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