henchman

• Nom désignant un homme de main ou un serviteur loyal, souvent sans scrupules, qui exécute les ordres d'une personne influente ou d'un chef.

A noun referring to a loyal and often unscrupulous follower or assistant, typically employed by a powerful person to carry out orders or tasks.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Loyal assistant or followerB2informal

   A trusted and often unscrupulous assistant or follower, especially in a criminal or political context.

   Homme de main

   • The villain's henchman carried out his orders without question.
   • The politician's henchman handled all the dirty work.
   • He acted as a henchman for the crime boss.

   Synonymesacolytelackeylieutenantminionright-hand mansidekickstoogeunderling

   Antonymesbosschiefleadermasterprincipalringleader

2. Subordinate or lackeyB2informal

   A person who serves another in a subordinate capacity, often with negative connotations.

   Homme de main, sbire

   • The CEO's henchman enforced the company's strict policies.
   • The henchman was always seen following his master.
   • She was just a henchman for the corrupt official.

   Synonymesattendantfollowerlackeyminionpuppetstoogesubordinateunderlingyes-man

   Antonymesbosschiefleadermasterprincipalsuperior