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

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henchmen

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

The implication is that, in addition to engaging in nefarious financial shenanigans, one of Mr. Xi’s most trusted henchmen was plotting against him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026

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

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

Instead, he’ll turn to his pool of henchmen and try to browbeat them through Senate confirmation.

From Slate ● May 31, 2025

What would happen to Kievan Rus’ as a nation if only the tsar and his henchmen could use magic?

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack