enforcer

noun
UK: /ɪnˈfɔːsər/
US: /ɪnˈfɔːrsər/

  1. A person or thing that makes sure that a law or rule is followed.

    1. The police are the main enforcer of the law here.
    2. He was known as a strict enforcer of company policy, showing no exceptions.

  2. A person whose job is to make other people obey a set of rules, especially in sports.

    1. The hockey team hired an enforcer to protect their star players.
    2. He became the team's enforcer, known for his aggressive play and willingness to fight.

  3. Someone who uses threats or violence to make people pay money they owe, especially for criminal organizations.

    1. The enforcer visited the man who owed money to the gang.
    2. As an enforcer for the mob, he ensured debts were paid, one way or another.

Synonyms

administrator regulator muscle strong-arm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enforcer" in English means: A person or thing that makes sure that a law or rule is followed., A person whose job is to make other people obey a set of rules, especially in sports., Someone who uses threats or violence to make people pay money they owe, especially for criminal organizations..

The phonetic transcription of "enforcer" is /ɪnˈfɔːsər/ in British English and /ɪnˈfɔːrsər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enforcer": administrator, regulator, muscle, strong-arm.

Example usage of "enforcer": "The police are the main enforcer of the law here.". More examples on the page.