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
Ben, flanked by his henchmen, was seen as formidable and dangerous.
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Thomas Morgan, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Though many high-profile cases went nowhere, the case of Hitler’s henchman Martin Bormann is exemplary in showing how inefficient Argentina was in its investigations.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Lawyers nationwide condemned White House henchman Stephen Miller for his false, provocative claims that ICE agents have immunity for their acts.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Morgan, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Though many high-profile cases went nowhere, the case of Hitler’s henchman Martin Bormann is exemplary in showing how inefficient Argentina was in its investigations.
—Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Lawyers nationwide condemned White House henchman Stephen Miller for his false, provocative claims that ICE agents have immunity for their acts.
—Jackie Calmes, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for henchman
Noun
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Noem’s minions would defy and frustrate federal judges seeking basic information from DHS about the department’s compliance with court orders.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead, his minions, so afraid of earning his wrath, have remained quiet.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The other emerged from Jewish disciples of Jesus, eventually becoming Christianity, carrying the ethical inheritance of the Hebrew Scriptures across civilizations.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is a Jim and John Harbaugh disciple.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My group watched two sets of soldiers march in, twirl their guns, click their heels, and then retreat out of sight.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron said a French soldier was killed in an attack targeting Irbil in Iraq's northern Kurdish region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Henchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henchman. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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