henchman
US /ˈhentʃ.mən/
UK /ˈhentʃ.mən/

1.
scagnozzo, tirapiedi, sgherro
a trusted follower, supporter, or assistant, especially one who performs unpleasant, illegal, or violent tasks for a powerful person
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The crime boss sent his henchman to collect the money.
Il boss del crimine ha mandato il suo scagnozzo a riscuotere il denaro.
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The dictator relied on his loyal henchmen to enforce his rule.
Il dittatore si affidava ai suoi fedeli scagnozzi per imporre il suo dominio.