Synonyms of minion
29 similar words
Another word for minion is henchman. Other synonyms of minion are stooge, lackey and myrmidon.
Synonyms and similar words for minion
nounA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
- disciple
- follower
- acolyte
- adjutant
- aide
- bootlicker
- flunkey
- footman
- satrap
- henchmanA loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- hireling
- inferior
- lackeyA fawning, servile follower.
- lap dog
- lickspittle
- man Friday
- 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
- toadyA sycophant who flatters others to gain personal advantage, or an obsequious, servile lackey or minion.
- underling
- vassal
- yes manA person who always agrees with their employer or superior.
Meaning of minion
- noun A loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
- noun A sycophantic follower.
- noun The size of type between nonpareil and brevier, standardized as 7-point.
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