henchman

noun
UK: /ˈhentʃmən/
US: /ˈhentʃmən/

  1. A loyal follower or subordinate who does what another person tells them to do, especially something dishonest or illegal.

    1. The boss and his henchman walked into the building.
    2. He was a known henchman of the local crime boss, feared by many in the neighborhood.

  2. Someone who helps or supports a more powerful person, especially when that support involves illegal or unethical activities.

    1. The mayor used his henchman to silence the press.
    2. The corrupt CEO relied on his henchman to carry out the fraudulent schemes.

Synonyms

follower minion lackey sidekick accomplice associate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "henchman" in English means: A loyal follower or subordinate who does what another person tells them to do, especially something dishonest or illegal., Someone who helps or supports a more powerful person, especially when that support involves illegal or unethical activities..

The phonetic transcription of "henchman" is /ˈhentʃmən/ in British English and /ˈhentʃmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "henchman": follower, minion, lackey, sidekick, accomplice, associate.

Example usage of "henchman": "The boss and his henchman walked into the building.". More examples on the page.