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Enforcer vs Acolyte - What's the difference?

enforcer | acolyte |

As nouns the difference between enforcer and acolyte

is that enforcer is one who enforces while acolyte is (ecclesiastical) one who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the catholic church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at mass.

enforcer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who enforces.
  • The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
  • (ice hockey) A player tasked with physically intimidating or confronting the opposition.

    • Anagrams

    * English agent nouns

    acolyte

    English

    (wikipedia acolyte)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (ecclesiastical) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
  • An attendant, assistant or follower.

    • Synonyms

    : (assistant) sidekick