A group of hired applauders is commonly referred to as "applause signers" or "professional clappers." They are often employed to enhance the atmosphere at events, performances, or recordings by providing enthusiastic applause and support. Their presence can help create a more engaging and encouraging environment for the performers and audience alike.
Claque
claque
certain group of people normally hired to applaud an act Marliec 'DeYega
A claque is a group of individuals hired to applaud at a performance.
Its called J.O.N.A.S (Junior Operatives Networking As Spies) starring the trio as a group of government hired spies.
If they were hired to fight in the arena, they were called gladiators. If they were hired to fight in the army, they were called auxiliaries. If they were hired to fight in the streets, they were called thugs.
lobbyist
The Red guards were hired by Lenin to kill anyone who he saw fit. The Red Terror is what the group called itself.
I person hired to kill or murder someone is called an asasson :)
An assassin or "Hit man"
hessians
A scab.