Henchman Meaning in English

word

US

ˈhɛntʃmən

HENCH-muhn

UK

hˈɛntʃmən

HENCH-muhn

Definition

A henchman is a loyal follower or assistant, often someone who does illegal or dangerous work for a powerful or criminal leader.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used negatively to describe someone who enforces the will of a bad or criminal leader. Common in movies, comics, and crime stories. Rarely used about legitimate or positive helpers. Often plural: 'henchmen.'

• Spanish: secuaz - esbirro
• Portuguese (BR): capanga - ajudante (de vilão)
• Portuguese (PT): capanga - ajudante (de vilão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 打手 - 走狗
• Chinese (Traditional): 打手 - 走狗
• Hindi: गुर्गा - चमचा (अपराधी)
• Arabic: تابع - ذراع أيمن
• Bengali: সহচর - গুন্ডা (অপরাধীর সহযোগী)
• Russian: приспешник - подручный
• Japanese: 手下 - 子分
• Vietnamese: tay sai - thuộc hạ (tội phạm)
• Korean: 심복 - 추종자 (범죄자의)
• Turkish: adamı - tetikçi
• Urdu: ساتھی (جرائم میں مددگار) - غنڈہ
• Indonesian: anak buah - kaki tangan (penjahat)

Example Sentences

The villain sent his henchman to follow the hero.

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The boss trusts his henchman with important jobs.

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Each henchman wore a black suit.

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He's just a henchman—the real boss never shows his face.

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The police arrested the henchman during the operation.

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Everyone knew he was the main henchman behind the scenes.

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