myrmidon Synonyms
Strongest:
- lickspittle
- minion
- adherent
- partizan
- acolyte
- lackey
- henchman
- hanger-on
- apparatchik
- satellite
- stooge
- toady
- flunkey
- camp-follower
- sycophant
- flunkie
- soldier
- votary
- disciple
- flunky
Strong:
- prot-g-
- convert
- loyalist
- pupil
- faithful
- student
- liege-man
- votarist
- follower
- partisan
- proselytizer
- epigone
- apostle
- missionary
- yes-man
Weak:
myrmidon Meaning
myrmidon (n)
a follower who carries out orders without question
(Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy
myrmidon (n.)
One of a fierce tribe or troop who accompained Achilles, their king, to the Trojan war.
A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes cruel orders of a superior without protest or pity; -- sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc.
myrmidon Sentence Examples
- Odysseus' cunning plan included using a wooden horse filled with a legion of fearsome Myrmidons.
- Achilles, the greatest of the Myrmidons, had an unyielding determination in battle.
- Helen's beauty captivated the hearts of the Myrmidons, causing them to fight bravely for her honor.
- The Myrmidons' loyalty to their king, Agamemnon, was unwavering, despite the hardships they faced.
- Patroclus, Achilles' close companion, proved his valor as a Myrmidon by leading them into battle against the Trojans.
- The Myrmidons' strategies in combat were renowned for their precision and effectiveness.
- The Greek fleet sailed with the Myrmidons aboard, eager to conquer Troy.
- The Myrmidons' ferocity on the battlefield instilled fear in their enemies.
- Agamemnon led the Myrmidons with wisdom and courage, inspiring them to great victories.
- The Myrmidons' legacy as legendary warriors continues to be passed down through generations.
FAQs About the word myrmidon
a follower who carries out orders without question, (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against TroyOne of a fier
lickspittle, minion, adherent, partizan, acolyte, lackey, henchman, hanger-on, apparatchik, satellite
renegade, defector, traitor, defector, apostate, apostate,traitor, turncoat, turncoat, renegade
Odysseus' cunning plan included using a wooden horse filled with a legion of fearsome Myrmidons.
Achilles, the greatest of the Myrmidons, had an unyielding determination in battle.
Helen's beauty captivated the hearts of the Myrmidons, causing them to fight bravely for her honor.
The Myrmidons' loyalty to their king, Agamemnon, was unwavering, despite the hardships they faced.
