enforcer
pronunciation
How to pronounce enforcer in British English:
UK [ɪnˈfɔ:sə(r)]
How to pronounce enforcer in American English:
US [ɪnˈfɔrsə(r)]
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- Noun:
- one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
Word Origin
- enforcer (n.)
- 1570s, "one who compels, constrains, or urges," agent noun from enforce. Underworld slang meaning "violent intimidator" is from 1934, U.S. underworld slang.
Example
- 1. The best enforcer is technology .
- 2. President nicolas sarkozy of france has been an enforcer along with the german chancellor , angela merkel .
- 3. In continental asia , there is no enforcer of the peace , as america has been for maritime asia .
- 4. Hank paulson always had the look of an enforcer about him .
- 5. And it may soften germany 's image as the heartless enforcer of austerity .