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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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