1. loyal followers or supporters who carry out orders, especially for a powerful person; subordinates who do someone’s bidding
Usage: plural of henchman; often implies unquestioning obedience

Examples

• The villain’s henchmen carried out his evil plans without question.
• The corrupt politician surrounded himself with loyal henchmen.
• The crime boss sent his henchmen to collect the money.
• In the movie, the hero had to fight through dozens of henchmen to reach the main villain.
• The dictator’s henchmen enforced his brutal policies.
• She dismissed her former henchmen after taking power herself.