henchmen

noun

Definition of henchmennext
plural of henchman
as in minions
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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  1. minions
  2. disciples
  3. soldiers
Noun
  • The monkeys are destined to become her minions, but the creatures also mark the dividing line between Elphaba and Glinda in Part One.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • In recent years, one of the farm’s employees, Juan Ramirez, has crafted giant minions out of hay bales that are visible from the freeway.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of minions
Noun
  • Mises thought markets incredibly wise, while his disciples write and talk as though markets are flamboyantly stupid.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The modern-day disciples of Ludwig von Mises claim central banks enable spending by government without limit.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of disciples
Noun
  • It is based on her reporting about the murder by Salvadoran soldiers of more than 1,000 civilian residents of the village of El Mozote in 1981, and the return of survivors years later.
    Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Prince William joined in the festive spirit by helping to distribute gifts to children from under the Christmas tree before enjoying a lively performance by a Fijian choir composed of soldiers from the Mercian Regiment.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of soldiers
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