Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

henchwoman

Noun

/ˈhɛn(t)ʃˌwʊmən/

Definition

A henchwoman is a female assistant or follower, particularly one engaged in illegal or immoral activities at the behest of a more powerful person, often a villain.

Examples

The villain’s henchwoman carried out his orders without question.
In the movie, the henchwoman proved to be just as dangerous as her boss.
She always played the role of the henchwoman in their imaginative games.

Meaning

The term is commonly used to describe a woman who works for a powerful figure, often in a nefarious context, carrying out tasks that support their agenda.