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
Cartels typically act in secret, so identifying them is a major challenge for antitrust enforcers.
—
Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That included playing the role of enforcer on the court when Clark took shots from opponents, leading to a flagrant 2 foul, ejection, and fine for Cunningham.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Yankees president Randy Levine is friendly with Trump, of whose DEI bidding Carr has been among the most enthusiastic federal enforcers.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The pair want to open a diner together to provide for their children, but when Ray attempts to quit his post as a mob enforcer, his boss turns violent in a crusade against him — and involves Audrey and the children in the perilous battle.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 July 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.
Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That included playing the role of enforcer on the court when Clark took shots from opponents, leading to a flagrant 2 foul, ejection, and fine for Cunningham.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Yankees president Randy Levine is friendly with Trump, of whose DEI bidding Carr has been among the most enthusiastic federal enforcers.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The pair want to open a diner together to provide for their children, but when Ray attempts to quit his post as a mob enforcer, his boss turns violent in a crusade against him — and involves Audrey and the children in the perilous battle.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 July 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 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share