The word "underling" refers to a person who has a lower rank or position compared to others, often working under them and following their instructions. Full definition
Mary (Jennifer Lopez) may preside coolly over armies of underlings in the production of lavish bridal events, but she's really a home loving little woman devoted to her widowed Italian papa. (ew.com)
«Luffy and his friends will face the infamously wicked Hordy Jones and his horde of underlings in frenzied fights!» (stevivor.com)
You control Pit, a heroic but inexperienced angel (think Link with wings), guided by a female (Palutena / Zelda) to fight Medusa and her many naughty underlings with melee whacks and long - range blasts, collecting power - ups and hearts as you go. (t3.com)