подпева́ла — meaning in English

English meaning

• henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.
• stooge noun Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.

Senses

подпева́ла is used for these senses in English:

• henchman A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
• yeasayer (pejorative) One who habitually agrees uncritically.
• yes man (idiomatic) A person who always agrees with their employer or superior.
• yes-man .

stooge — full definition

1. noun Someone who lets themselves be used by others, usually to take the blame or do the dirty work.
2. noun A comedian's straight man, or a magician's secret assistant planted in the audience.

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