Antagonists and Henchmen

Opposite meaning words

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Henchmen is an antonym for antagonists.

Definitions of Antagonists not found.

Antagonists is an antonym for henchmen.

Mafia boss Tony T and his henchmen act as the main antagonists of Carlito's Way, opposite Puerto Rican Charlie Brigante.

Source: The Mafia
Kananga (main antagonists) and Adam, one of their henchmen, all fit this trope.

Source: Scary Black Man
Usually in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure heroes fight henchmen of a main villain, but many antagonists of part 4, despite their supernatural powers, are just dangerous types of people, that some people can meet in real life - like a con artist, serial killer, or just particularly unhinged classmates.

Source: Adult Fear / Anime and Manga

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