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    Herodes (en. Herod)

    /eˈɾoðes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    King of Judea known for his tyranny and cruelty.
    Herod is remembered for his attempt to kill the baby Jesus.
    Herodes es recordado por su intento de matar al niño Jesús.
    Cruel person who abuses their power.
    The dictator was compared to Herod due to his brutality.
    El dictador fue comparado con Herodes debido a su brutalidad.

    Etymology

    From the Greek Ἡρώδης (Hērōdēs), the name of several kings of Judea.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a herod
    an extremely cruel or tyrannical person.
    un herodes
    modern herod
    refers to a contemporary leader who acts with brutality.
    herodes moderno

    Related Words

    tyrant
    ruler who exercises absolute power in an oppressive manner.
    tirano
    dictator
    leader who obtains absolute power and exercises it in a despotic manner.
    dictador
    oppression
    action of subjecting an individual or group to unjust conditions.
    opresión

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who acts cruelly or excessively.
    That boss is a herod; he doesn't let anyone make mistakes.
    Ese jefe es un herodes, no deja que nadie se equivoque.
    Ironic use to describe someone who is strictly authoritarian in their environment.
    In the office, he is a herod; no one can speak without his approval.
    En la oficina es un herodes, nadie puede hablar sin su aprobación.