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I'm running into a person like this and cannot remember the term.

I imagine the archetype is common in mob-like organizations and criminal enterprise. A person who loves to join in the kicking but only when the person is victim is outnumbered, occupied, or helpless.

Somewhat like Zazu but he is a shade different (he may be right but is overexercising his authority or using it to say personal things).

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    I firsth thought of 'sidekick' but your definition sounds like a specific sadistic kind of sidekick and I can't think of one word for that right now.
    – S Conroy
    Commented Jun 28, 2019 at 15:54
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    I could peck much further, because I stood on the shoulders of giants. (With apologies to Sir Isaac.)
    – Nigel J
    Commented Jun 28, 2019 at 19:32

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Someone who runs with the pack? (In French I'd say: who howls with the wolves)

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henchman TFD

  1. A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate, especially one who engages in unscrupulous or criminal behavior on the leader's behalf.
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  • Yes, but these in contrast are able and not just vociferous lackey-types.
    – Mark C
    Commented Jun 28, 2019 at 18:10
  • btw i'm not the person downvoting yours
    – Mark C
    Commented Jun 29, 2019 at 15:52

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