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Meanings of enforcer in English

Russian
тафгай
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Unofficial ice hockey role.

Related terms
тафгай

One whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior.

British police battering ram.

Usage of enforcer in English
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The EU competition enforcer can clear the deal unconditionally or demand concessions.
Reuters
2
The EU competition enforcer is now waiting for comments from third parties.
Reuters
3
It was beyond him; he was simply an enforcer, not a prince.
The Princess Bride
4
Without him in the attack, England lack an enforcer and a leader.
The Guardian
5
He was colossal and fallible; a spearhead and enforcer in equal measure.
The Guardian
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There is no small victories, the star enforcer said after the loss.
News.com.au
7
There's a need and a desire to show that you're an enforcer.
Reuters
8
When he grew up, he became Kronos's right-hand man and main enforcer.
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods
9
Deschamps was the midfield enforcer in France's 1998 World Cup winning side.
Reuters
10
An Inspectorate enforcer, who was both Coran's driver and bodyguard, accompanied him.
The Departure
11
A four-man team with an enforcer were hammering away at the door.
NS13 Zero Hour (2010)
12
This weekend, the 28-year-old enforcer was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment.
Wired
13
Back before Kane got killed, he functioned as Tepho's bodyguard and enforcer.
Logos Run
14
Mom was the enforcer, always hovering, but Dad hung back a little.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
15
The EU competition enforcer typically announces decisions for complex cases ahead of schedule.
Reuters
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The EU competition enforcer has set an Aug. 31 deadline for its decision.
Reuters
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