Enforcer

Enforcer

Enforcer may refer to:

*A thug who uses physical force or the threat of physical force to coerce others
*Enforcer (hockey), a role in ice hockey
*Enforcer (professional wrestling)

In gaming:
* Units in the game Battle Realms WOtW
*Enforcer, a handgun in the computer game "Unreal Tournament"
*Enforcer, a character class in the online computer game "Anarchy Online"
*Enforcer, a boss in the game "Coded Arms"

In entertainment:
*Enforcers (SWAT Kats), Megakat city's paramilitary police force
*Enforcer (comics), a Marvel Comics character

Other uses:
*Enforcer (Landing Platform Dock), a naval vessel for carrying expeditionary forces
*MH-90 Enforcer, a helicopter
*Piper PA-48 Enforcer, an airplane based on the P-51 Mustang
* a cut down pistol configuration of the M1 carbine made by Iver Johnson
*Chicago Enforcers, a former American football team in the short-lived XFL
*PAX Enforcers, volunteer staff of the Penny Arcade Expo


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  • enforcer — en|forc|er [ınˈfo:sə US ˈfo:rsər] n someone whose job is to make sure people do the things they should ▪ a law enforcer ▪ an enforcer for a drugs gang …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • enforcer — n. a bully; a thug or bodyguard. □ Sam is the perfect enforcer. Meaner than all get out. □ Rocko is too tender hearted to be a good enforcer …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • enforcer — en|forc|er [ en fɔrsər ] noun count 1. ) someone who is given the responsibility to make certain that a particular thing happens or is done, usually in government or business: the unpopular chief enforcer insisting on economic reforms 2. )… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • enforcer —    a criminal who terrorizes under orders    Usually working for an unpaid bookmaker, gang leader, etc.:     She was a freelance enforcer, renowned for her skill in getting any job done quickly. (J. Collins, 1981)    Avoid confusion with the… …   How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms

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