Synonyms & related words for minion

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of minion — including henchman, flunky, underling, myrmidon, toady, stooge. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to minion

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Synonyms for minion

Common synonyms for minion include henchman, flunky, underling, myrmidon, toady, stooge, lickspittle, toadeater — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does minion come from?

The word minion breaks down into one root of French origin: the root minion-, from French mignon (“dainty, darling”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.