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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The spy ring referred to themselves as the "minions", inspired by the yellow sidekicks of the villain Gru in the Despicable Me children's film franchise.

From BBC • May 12, 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

He summons his minions to carry him to bed.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri