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
But last night’s halftime show painted Drake as a dispensable henchman and America as the ultimate adversary.
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Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2025
Baker said that Borisov, who played the henchman Igor, originally helped secure the location by making a visit several months before filming.
—Daniel Arnold, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Playing the stony henchman who very gradually emits flickers of affection for his reluctant mark has brought the actor, already famous in his motherland, international visibility and a place in the awards conversation.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
His henchmen were also spotted at the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, inciting fears that America’s premier climate and weather science agency will be dismantled.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 10 Feb. 2025
Baker said that Borisov, who played the henchman Igor, originally helped secure the location by making a visit several months before filming.
—Daniel Arnold, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Playing the stony henchman who very gradually emits flickers of affection for his reluctant mark has brought the actor, already famous in his motherland, international visibility and a place in the awards conversation.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
His henchmen were also spotted at the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, inciting fears that America’s premier climate and weather science agency will be dismantled.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for henchman
Noun
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Could there be any truth to the fan theory that Greg was hiding on the boat when Tanya killed Quentin and his minions, then fatally conked herself in the head while escaping?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the closing moments of the penultimate episode, Silver is plotting with his minions aboard his yacht.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Superstar finds Judas grappling and unimpressed with Jesus’ leadership involving his disciples, with a modern twist coming in the form of slang, culture, and more.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So, there is a sense that London is dangerous and that all the soldiers have just returned and brought their guns with them.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Carleton argues that Russell and Tolstoy’s focus on the plight of the individual soldier amid the horror and senselessness of war shaped the public perception of later quagmires, such as World War I and the Vietnam War.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Henchman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henchman. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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