Henchman
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verb
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(As a noun)
Henchman ( noun )
A faithful and trusted follower or supporter, especially one who is willing to engage in unethical or illegal activities for a powerful leader or group.
Origin:
The word "henchman" comes from the middle english word "henchman", which is a combination of the words "hench" meaning "servant" and "man" meaning "man". the word has been in use since the 15th century.
Examples:
- He was known to be the henchman of the notorious criminal.
- The henchmen of the dictator were feared by everyone in the country.
- The henchman carried out the orders of the boss without question.
- It was known that the henchman was always ready to do the dirty work for the boss.
- The henchman was arrested along with the boss for the illegal activities they were involved in.
(As a verb)
Henchman ( verb )
A faithful and trusted follower or supporter, especially one who is willing to engage in unethical or illegal activities for a powerful leader or group.
Origin:
The word "henchman" comes from the middle english word "henchman", which is a combination of the words "hench" meaning "servant" and "man" meaning "man". the word has been in use since the 15th century.
Examples:
- He was known to be the henchman of the notorious criminal.
- The henchmen of the dictator were feared by everyone in the country.
- The henchman carried out the orders of the boss without question.
- It was known that the henchman was always ready to do the dirty work for the boss.
- The henchman was arrested along with the boss for the illegal activities they were involved in.