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enforcer.

One who enforces.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪnˈfɔːsə/
  1. One who enforces.

  2. Ellipsis of traffic enforcer.

    Philippines · abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis
  3. A hired strongman, especially working for the underworld.

  4. The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.

  5. A battering ram used by the emergency services for gaining access to locked premises.

    UK
  6. A player who physically intimidates or confronts the opposition.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English enforce Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English enforcer From enforce + -er.

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