cheka

/ˈtʃɛkə/

Definitions

1. noun

an inspector or examiner, especially in the Soviet Union, responsible for monitoring and enforcing the implementation of laws and regulations.

“In the Soviet era, the cheka was notorious for its brutal methods of enforcing the regime’s policies.”

Synonyms

  • enumerator
  • examiner
  • inspector

Antonyms

  • oppressor
  • persecutor