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
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Recent Examples of henchman
Jai Courtney will play Rob-Will, a ranch foreman and one of Beulah Jackson’s henchmen.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
When the newlyweds arrive home, they are attacked by Naz and his henchman (played by Matt Willig).
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Key witnesses in the government’s case included Spann’s top henchmen, who cooperated with prosecutors in hopes for leniency.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
This is potentially disastrous, given that Josh is now in the custody of the chairwoman’s henchmen.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
When the newlyweds arrive home, they are attacked by Naz and his henchman (played by Matt Willig).
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Key witnesses in the government’s case included Spann’s top henchmen, who cooperated with prosecutors in hopes for leniency.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
This is potentially disastrous, given that Josh is now in the custody of the chairwoman’s henchmen.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for henchman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henchman
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The castle is the heart of Eternia and houses a great power — one that must be protected from Skeletor and his minions.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The evil force of Skeletor (Jared Leto), a bad bad man with no face, brings his minions in and sets off non-stop destruction.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Much of the lost information was reconstructed by Gaudí’s disciples and collaborators, who had documented his ideas in books, articles, drawings and photographs.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The same month, prosecutors raided thirteen properties linked to Vlad Obuzic, Tate’s disciple.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Video has emerged that appears to counter the Israeli military’s account of an incident in which a soldier opened fire on a car carrying a family and killed their 7-month-old baby Sam Abu Haikal.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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American soldiers liberated the camp months later, finding Haller at just 55 pounds and very sick.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Henchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henchman. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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