philippic

Phi·lip·pic

P0246000 (fĭ-lĭp′ĭk)n.1. Any of the orations of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon in the fourth century bc.2. Any of the orations of Cicero against Antony in 44 bc.3. philippic A verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, often insulting language; a tirade.

philippic

(fɪˈlɪpɪk) n (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a bitter or impassioned speech of denunciation; invective

Phi•lip•pic

(fɪˈlɪp ɪk)

n. 1. any of the orations delivered by Demosthenes against Philip II, king of Macedonia. 2. (l.c.) any speech or discourse of bitter denunciation. [1585–95; < Latin Philippicus < Greek Philippikós]

philippic

an oration or declamation full of bitter and accusatory invective, named after the orations of Demosthenes attacking Philip of Macedon.See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices

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philippic - a speech of violent denunciation tirade, broadsidedenouncement, denunciation - a public act of denouncingdeclamation - vehement oratory

philippic

nounA long, violent, or blustering speech, usually of censure or denunciation:diatribe, fulmination, harangue, jeremiad, tirade.

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