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
Major Roberto Carlos told the silent henchman to sit me down at the back of the building, where another agent came and took my phone and laptop with him down a long hall.
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Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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).
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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.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for henchman
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
Jai Courtney will play Rob-Will, a ranch foreman and one of Beulah Jackson’s henchmen.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for henchman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henchman
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Zoey Deutch wears minion yellow to the Los Angeles premiere of Minions & Monsters on June 28.
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And minions have taken over Wendy’s frosty machines with a new banana flavor.
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Back in his coaching career, Cruyff was one of the first managers to be obsessed with the cut of the pitch — a trait that has passed over to his disciples, most notably the exacting Pep Guardiola.
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Christian Science teaches that the divine laws of Truth and Life, as demonstrated by Jesus and his disciples, continue to operate today as an eternal, demonstrable Science.
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Mexico sent two Mexican Air Force transport planes carrying 261 personnel, including soldiers, air force members and National Guard troops, Reuters reported.
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National Guard soldiers and airmen will be tasked with crowd control, traffic management and security patrols.
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“Henchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henchman. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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