henchman

In 1932 she reported on the libel trial brought against Hitler by a former Nazi henchman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

His loyal henchman Meadows naturally denies that he ever said those things.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2024

But one of the film's best and most understated performances comes from Yura Borisov as Igor, a tough but kindly henchman who works for Toros.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024

Still, at this trial, any prosecutor questioning Cohen will be formal in tone and manner, signaling distance from a man painted in testimony as an aggressive boor and henchman.

From Slate ● May 8, 2024

“I’m leaving. Your henchman has terrified me completely. I shall never make the mistake of even passing by this vile pigsty.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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

To keep up the “Hamlet” ties, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern show up, as a pair of henchmen trying to stop Scarlet, and there are cameos by Laertes and his father, Polonius.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

As Starky, one of the villain's henchmen, he will have to put up with a bit of booing, but "I can handle that", he added.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025

Musk’s henchmen also raised eyebrows when they inadvertently revealed the names of some CIA hires, including those potentially placed in dangerous regions, through an unclassified email to the Trump administration last month.

From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025

All day, the ladies kept calling and were received gallantly by Mattie’s henchmen.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith