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Noun: henchman (henchmen)  hench-mun
  1. 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