henchman

[hench-muhn] / ˈhɛntʃ mən /

NOUN

follower

Synonyms

STRONG

abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct aide ally appointee apprentice assistant attendant backer backup bodyguard coadjutor cohort collaborator colleague companion deputy flunky friend gofer hanger-on help helper helpmate lackey partner secretary servant sidekick stooge subordinate supporter

WEAK

coadjutant fellow worker girl Friday hatchet woman man Friday right-hand person sancho yes-person

Antonyms

STRONG

adversary antagonist boss chief detractor enemy foe leader manager master opponent opposer superior

Example Sentences

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The implication is that, in addition to engaging in nefarious financial shenanigans, one of Mr. Xi’s most trusted henchmen was plotting against him.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a long, uneasy pause, Orsoni broke the silence with a chuckle and his henchmen followed suit.

From BBC

In 1932 she reported on the libel trial brought against Hitler by a former Nazi henchman.

From The Wall Street Journal

He concluded: “The authoritarian feeds on fear and ignorance and when people who can stand up for their rights articulate it humorously, it helps to bring the henchman down.”

From Los Angeles Times

As Starky, one of the villain's henchmen, he will have to put up with a bit of booing, but "I can handle that", he added.

From BBC

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