Definition of Henchman

a faithful supporter or “right-hand man” who does dishonest or illegal things for someone else

Examples of Henchman in a sentence

The bully’s henchman goes around the cafeteria picking on little kids and stealing their lunch for his buddy.  🔊

Because the tyrant has a henchman willing to kill for him, he never has to commit the crimes himself.  🔊

Police were able to arrest the drug-smuggling henchman, but never could determine the kingpin for whom he worked.  🔊

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