Synonyms of henchman

henchman

noun

as in minion

disapproving a trusted follower or supporter who performs unpleasant, wrong, or illegal tasks for a powerful person (such as a politician or criminal)

a gangster surrounded by his henchmen

Related Words

• minion
• disciple
• soldier
• lackey
• follower
• pupil
• sycophant
• satellite
• stooge
• supporter
• apostle
• flunky
• acolyte
• adherent
• missionary
• student
• loyalist
• toady
• hanger-on
• apparatchik
• yes-man
• lickspittle
• devotee
• myrmidon
• camp follower
• fan
• admirer
• protégé
• votary
• partisan
• liege man
• faithful
• epigone
• convert
• advocate
• champion
• proselytizer
• votarist
• ideologist
• cultist
• backer
• sectarian
• scholar
• enthusiast
• ideologue
• zealot
• worshipper
• idolater

Dissimilar Words

• traitor
• renegade
• turncoat
• defector
• apostate
• leader
• coryphaeus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of henchman

The henchmen are tying up loose ends after eliminating Kerry’s father, who informed on the Gotham crew to avoid serving his prison sentence. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026

One of the senior henchmen of right-wing Christian politics saw this dangerous transformation unfolding from the inside. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026

While Sanji and Chopper fight off various henchmen, Luffy battles Wapol and eventually beats him with Sanj’s help. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Aug. 2026

After seven years of no sleep, grief, and nightmares, Suleyman finally reunites with his mother in Paradise—just as henchmen, cops, and one very bad raid drag him back into hell. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

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