Synonyms of henchman
29 similar words
Another word for henchman is minion. Other synonyms of henchman are stooge, lackey and myrmidon.
Synonyms and similar words for henchman
nounA loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- acolyte
- adjutant
- aide
- bootlicker
- disciple
- flunkey
- footman
- satrap
- follower
- hireling
- inferior
- lackeyA fawning, servile follower.
- lap dog
- lickspittle
- man Friday
- minionA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
- myrmidonA soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied...
- poodleA person servile towards someone whom they consider their superior.
- retainer
- right-hand manA trusted assistant.
- right-hand womanA trusted female assistant.
- servant
- stoogeOne who knowingly allows themself to be used for another's profit; a dupe.
- subordinate
- sycophant
- toady
- underling
- vassal
- yes manA person who always agrees with their employer or superior.
Meaning of henchman
- noun A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- noun A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
- noun An assistant member of a criminal gang.
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