Synonyms of myrmidon
29 similar words
Another word for myrmidon is minion. Other synonyms of myrmidon are henchman, stooge and lackey.
Synonyms and similar words for myrmidon
nounA soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity...
- acolyte
- adjutant
- aide
- bootlicker
- disciple
- flunkey
- footman
- satrap
- follower
- henchmanA loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
- hireling
- inferior
- lackeyA fawning, servile follower.
- lap dog
- lickspittle
- man Friday
- minionA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.
- 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 myrmidon
- noun A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).
myrmidon in other languages
Questions about synonyms of myrmidon
- What is another word for myrmidon?
- Myrmidon has 29 synonyms on Word.ws, such as minion, henchman, stooge and lackey.
- What does myrmidon mean?
- Myrmidon means a soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).
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