Henchman: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
henchman
[ หhentสmษn ]
criminal organization
A henchman is a trusted follower or supporter, especially one who is involved in criminal activities. They typically carry out tasks for their leader, often using force or intimidation.
Synonyms
accomplice, follower, goon, minion
Examples of usage
- The henchman delivered a threatening message to the rival gang.
- She relied on her henchmen to do the dirty work for her.
- The henchman was known for his ruthless tactics in dealing with enemies.
Translations
Translations of the word "henchman" in other languages:
๐ต๐น capanga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคนเคฏเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Handlanger
๐ฎ๐ฉ antek
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฟะปััะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ sลugus
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไธ (ใฆใใ)
๐ซ๐ท homme de main
๐ช๐ธ esbirro
๐น๐ท uลak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ธ (hain)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงุจุน
๐จ๐ฟ pลisluhovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ poskok
๐จ๐ณ ็ช็ (zhวoyรก)
๐ธ๐ฎ priboฤnik
๐ฎ๐ธ handlangari
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพะปัะพาะฟะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qul
๐ฒ๐ฝ esbirro
Word origin
The word 'henchman' originated in the late 14th century, deriving from the Middle English term 'hengestman', which meant 'a horse attendant or groom'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a trusted follower or supporter, often associated with criminal organizations.