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ENFORCER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior
Synonyms:
enforcer; hatchet man
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("enforcer" is a kind of...):
assistant; help; helper; supporter (a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose)
Derivation:
enforce (ensure observance of laws and rules)