- enforcer
- enforcer 1570s, agent noun from ENFORCE (Cf. enforce). Meaning “intimidator” is from 1934, U.S. underworld slang.
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Enforcer — En*for cer, n. One who enforces. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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enforcer — UK [enˈfɔː(r)sə(r)] / US [enˈfɔrsər] noun [countable] Word forms enforcer : singular enforcer plural enforcers someone who is given the responsibility for making sure that a particular thing happens or is done, usually in government or business… … English dictionary
enforcer — en|forc|er [ınˈfo:sə US ˈfo:rsər] n someone whose job is to make sure people do the things they should ▪ a law enforcer ▪ an enforcer for a drugs gang … Dictionary of contemporary English
enforcer — n. a bully; a thug or bodyguard. □ Sam is the perfect enforcer. Meaner than all get out. □ Rocko is too tender hearted to be a good enforcer … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
enforcer — en|forc|er [ en fɔrsər ] noun count 1. ) someone who is given the responsibility to make certain that a particular thing happens or is done, usually in government or business: the unpopular chief enforcer insisting on economic reforms 2. )… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
enforcer — a criminal who terrorizes under orders Usually working for an unpaid bookmaker, gang leader, etc.: She was a freelance enforcer, renowned for her skill in getting any job done quickly. (J. Collins, 1981) Avoid confusion with the… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
