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

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

Also, we suspect that Adam Gelb has been wearing a bat costume at night to conduct citizen’s arrests of various burglars and henchmen.

From Slate ● Jul. 26, 2025

Gunn has sarcastically tried to make the place look cheery — Luthor’s henchmen are dressed in mismatched Hawaiian shirts — but the sequence might give you the shivers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 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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