hoffa

/ˈhoʊfə/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is very powerful or influential, especially in the context of organized labor or crime

“He was a notorious Hoffa, feared by many in the city’s underworld.”

2. verb

to intimidate or threaten someone

“The mobster hoffa the store owner into paying protection money.”

Synonyms

  • enforcer
  • strongman

Antonyms

  • influenceless
  • weakling