henchmen

Meanings

• noun

  A person who assists a criminal mastermind or villain.

  - "The henchmen carried out the evil mastermind's orders."
  - "The henchmen were captured after a lengthy police chase."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with henchmen
benchmen , wrenchmen

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Variants

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henchman , henchmen

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Etymology

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From the Middle English 'henchman', meaning 'servant, manservant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'henchman' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'sidekick', but they have different meanings.

2. In some stories, henchmen are given unique and memorable names, such as 'Jaws' from James Bond movies or 'The Riddler' from Batman.

3. Henchmen often wear distinctive uniforms or costumes, making them easily recognizable to audiences.

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Related Concepts

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1. minion: A henchman or follower who is excessively devoted to their master.

2. sidekick: A loyal and supportive assistant to a hero or protagonist.

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Culture

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In literature and popular culture, henchmen are often depicted as loyal and obedient to their masters, but can also be portrayed as bumbling or incompetent.

How to Memorize "henchmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in a dark suit, wearing a monocle and holding a weapon, to remember the definition of a henchman.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'henchman' with the image of a loyal and obedient servant to a criminal mastermind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Help Evil Masterminds Obtain New Tools' to remember the definition of a henchman.

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