Definition & Meaning of "henchman"in English

Henchman

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

henchmen

Masculine Singular

henchman

Female Singular

henchwoman

neutral form

henchperson

Examples

The crime lord's henchman carried out the orders without question, ensuring that his boss's interests were protected at any cost.

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