Definitions for: Philippic


[n] a speech of violent denunciation



Webster (1913) Definition: Phi*lip"pic, n. [L. Philippicus belonging to Philip,
Philippic, Gr. ?, fr. ? Philip, ? fond of horses: cf. F.
philippique.]
1. Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes,
the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.

2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in
acrimonious invective.

Synonyms: broadside, tirade

See Also: declamation, denouncement, denunciation

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