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- [hench-muh n]
- /ˈhɛntʃ mən/
- /ˈhentʃ.mən/
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- [hench-muh n]
- /ˈhɛntʃ mən/
Definitions of henchman word
- noun plural henchman an unscrupulous and ruthless subordinate, especially a criminal: The leader of the gang went everywhere accompanied by his henchmen. 1
- noun plural henchman an unscrupulous supporter or adherent of a political figure or cause, especially one motivated by the hope of personal gain: Hitler and his henchmen. 1
- noun plural henchman a trusted attendant, supporter, or follower. 1
- noun plural henchman Obsolete. a squire or page. 1
- noun henchman A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices by way of service. 1
- noun henchman follower, adherent 1
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Origin of henchman
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English henchman, henshman, henksman, hengestman, Old English hengest stallion (cognate with German Hengst) + man man1
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Parts of speech for Henchman
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
henchman popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun henchman
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- deputy — A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there.
- aide — An aide is an assistant to someone who has an important job, especially in government or in the armed forces.
- partner — a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
Antonyms for henchman
noun henchman
- chief — The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it.
- manager — a person who has control or direction of an institution, business, etc., or of a part, division, or phase of it.
- boss — Your boss is the person in charge of the organization or department where you work.
- leader — a person or thing that leads.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
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