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enforcer

 

[ ɪnˈfɔːrsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A person or group that ensures compliance with rules, laws, or regulations. Enforcers are often associated with authority, power, and the enforcement of consequences for breaking rules.

Synonyms

lawman, officer, policeman, policewoman

Examples of usage

  • The enforcer of the group made sure everyone followed the rules.
  • The enforcers patrolled the area to maintain order and safety.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A player in a team whose role is to play aggressively and physically, often responsible for protecting teammates from opponents' aggressive play.

Synonyms

bruiser, protector, tough guy

Examples of usage

  • He was known as the enforcer on the ice, always standing up for his teammates.
  • The enforcer's presence on the field intimidated the opposing team.

Translations

Translations of the word "enforcer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executor

🇮🇳 प्रवर्तक

🇩🇪 Vollstrecker

🇮🇩 penegak

🇺🇦 виконавець

🇵🇱 egzekutor

🇯🇵 執行者（しっこうしゃ)

🇫🇷 exécuteur

🇪🇸 ejecutor

🇹🇷 uygulayıcı

🇰🇷 집행자

🇸🇦 منفذ

🇨🇿 vykonavatel

🇸🇰 vykonávateľ

🇨🇳 执行者

🇸🇮 izvršitelj

🇮🇸 framkvæmdaraðili

🇰🇿 орындаушы

🇬🇪 შემსრულებელი

🇦🇿 icraçı

🇲🇽 ejecutor

Etymology

The term 'enforcer' originated in the early 17th century from the word 'enforce' and later evolved to refer to a person or group responsible for ensuring compliance with rules. In sports, the term became popular in the context of players who played aggressively and physically. The concept of an enforcer has been prevalent in various fields where enforcement of rules or protection is required.

See also: enforceability, enforceable, enforcement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,294 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.