enforcer

Mob's tough guy

An enforcer is someone who compels compliance with rules or demands, often through intimidation or force.

The term appears in sports for players who protect teammates through physical aggression, and in organized crime for those who collect debts or punish disloyalty: The mob sent their enforcer to deliver a message.

More broadly, any person or mechanism that ensures rules are followed: The IRS acts as the chief enforcer of tax law.

crime

hitman

Professional paid murderer

mobsterOrganized crime member
goonEnforcer or simpleton
thugViolent criminal

muscle · henchman · bruiser · collector · leg-breaker · strongman · tough · heavy · racketeer · syndicate

authority

discipline

Trained self-control or specialty

rulesPrinciples governing behavior
complianceAdhering to requirements
punishmentPenalty for an offense

consequences · obedience · standards · accountability · strictness · control · regulation · guidelines · protocol · mandate

sports

penalty

Punishment for wrongdoing

foulOffensive or illegal
checkingAct of verification
hockeyStick-and-goal sport

grit · fighter · tough guy · pugilist · retaliation · lineup · deterrent · intimidation · brawl · scrapper

guardian

protector

One who safeguards others

defenderOne who guards another
bodyguardPaid personal security agent
sentinelGuard who monitors

watchdog · guardian · bouncer · security · escort · safeguard · shield · lookout · patrol · keeper

law

police

Civil law enforcement

officerAuthority figure in uniform
marshalArrange in proper order
sheriffCounty's chief officer

constable · trooper · agent · detective · inspector · ranger · warden · patrolman · sergeant · deputy

enforcer

hitman

discipline

penalty

protector

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