Noun: henchman (henchmen) hench-mun
- A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, especially in criminal or unethical activities
"The villain's henchman carried out his evil plans"
Derived forms: henchmen
Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], collaborator, confederate, geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, partner in crime, sod [informal]
Encyclopedia: Henchman, Daniel