hench
man
Plural
henchmen
1
someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent
- The crime lord's henchman carried out the orders without question, ensuring that his boss's interests were protected at any cost.
- The corrupt politician relied on his henchmen to intimidate voters and silence whistleblowers who threatened his reelection campaign.
- The drug cartel leader's most trusted henchman was known for his brutal tactics in enforcing loyalty among lower-ranking members.
- Despite the risks, the henchman remained fiercely loyal to his boss, willing to commit acts of violence to maintain their criminal empire.
- The police investigation uncovered a network of henchmen involved in smuggling, extortion, and other illegal activities on behalf of a notorious gang leader.
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