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Underling vs Henchman - What's the difference?

underling | henchman |

As nouns the difference between underling and henchman

is that underling is a subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority while henchman is a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.

underling

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

    • Antonyms

    * overling

    henchman

    English

    Noun

    (henchmen)
  • A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
  • A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
  • A member of a criminal gang.
  • (obsolete) A page to a prince or other person of high rank.