enforcer
noun
en·forc·er
in-ˈfȯr-sər 
en-
1
: one that enforces
2
a
: a violent criminal employed by a crime syndicate
especially
: hit man sense 1
b
: a player (as in ice hockey) known for rough play and fighting
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In the sci-fi franchise, Darth Vader—adorned in a black helmet, mask and armor—is one of the main antagonists, who serves as the ruthless enforcer for a tyrannical galactic empire.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Jack Posobiec, a MAGA operative and podcaster, emerged as a primary enforcer.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, who served as the top Wall Street enforcer during Mr. Trump’s first term, to be the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, the president said in a social media post on Wednesday.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
He was named as the special enforcer for Austin and Michaels’ match at WrestleMania XIV.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Jack Posobiec, a MAGA operative and podcaster, emerged as a primary enforcer.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
President Trump has appointed Jay Clayton, who served as the top Wall Street enforcer during Mr. Trump’s first term, to be the interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, the president said in a social media post on Wednesday.
—Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
He was named as the special enforcer for Austin and Michaels’ match at WrestleMania XIV.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Enforcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enforcer. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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