(ˈ) ̷ ̷|herəd transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Usage: usually capitalized H
Etymology: out- + Herod the Great died B.C. 4 ruler of Judea at time of Christ's birth, who was depicted as a blustering despot in medieval mystery plays
: to exceed in violent or extravagant ranting — usually used in the phrase out-Herod Herod