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
Examples of enforcer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Harmeet Dhillon, the San Francisco lawyer and conservative activist who is now the nation’s chief civil rights enforcer, is a frightening choice for the job, says Sen. Alex Padilla.
—
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed forward Christian Fischer from the Detroit Red Wings, while the Toronto Maple Leafs put enforcer Ryan Reaves on waivers in an attempt to clear another $1 million in space.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The witch in question is Jovovich’s Gray Alys, introduced on the brink of being hanged as a heretic by Ash (Arly Jover), a fervent enforcer in a dystopian future ruled by both a royal house and cult-like church.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Easier for there to be a clear, rigid rule that says schools are learning environments, not places for distraction machines to burn holes in kids’ pockets, turning teachers into enforcers all throughout the day.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enforcer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The Columbus Blue Jackets claimed forward Christian Fischer from the Detroit Red Wings, while the Toronto Maple Leafs put enforcer Ryan Reaves on waivers in an attempt to clear another $1 million in space.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The witch in question is Jovovich’s Gray Alys, introduced on the brink of being hanged as a heretic by Ash (Arly Jover), a fervent enforcer in a dystopian future ruled by both a royal house and cult-like church.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Easier for there to be a clear, rigid rule that says schools are learning environments, not places for distraction machines to burn holes in kids’ pockets, turning teachers into enforcers all throughout the day.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enforcer
Cite this Entry
“Enforcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enforcer. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share