henchmen

NOUN

follower

Synonyms

STRONG

abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct aide ally appointee apprentice assistant attendant backer backup bodyguard coadjutor cohort collaborator colleague companion deputy flunky friend gofer hanger-on help helper helpmate lackey partner secretary servant sidekick stooge subordinate supporter

WEAK

coadjutant fellow worker gal Friday girl Friday hatchet man/woman man Friday right-hand man/woman right-hand person yes-person

Antonyms

STRONG

adversary antagonist boss chief detractor enemy foe leader manager master opponent opposer superior

Example Sentences

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henchmen

I was perplexed that Rabbi Levine’s excellent piece left out a critical element: The story’s climax isn’t only the execution of Haman and his family of henchmen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026

Multiple battles with Claudius’ henchmen pepper Scarlet and Hijiri’s journey, as does an encounter with the United Nations of this place: a group of wandering nomads from around the world who’ve come together for companionship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

After a long, uneasy pause, Orsoni broke the silence with a chuckle and his henchmen followed suit.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

And it is all being fed by sycophants and henchmen who have created a self-reinforcing feedback loop.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2025

Johnny was only afraid all would be over before Rab and his henchmen could get to the wharf.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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