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minions

NOUN

sycophant

Synonyms

STRONG

backscratcher backslapper bootlicker dependent doormat fan fawner flatterer flunky follower groupie hanger-on lackey parasite puppet slave stooge subordinate toady

WEAK

brownnoser yes-man/woman yes-person

Antonyms

STRONG

leader master

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately, rebuilding the agency will not be nearly as easy as it was for Musk and his minions to tear it down.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Over on one court, a team of minions – complete with yellow-painted faces, oversized googles and beach-styled overalls – are jumping excitedly much like their animated namesake.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

These days, these coaches are no longer Saban’s minions or his rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

His minions, do however, and have tried to craft the order to send troops to the border to conform with national law.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2025

"Except Nergal. The coward just sent his minions."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda