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Philippic

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Phi·lip·pic  (f-lpk)
n.
1. Any of the orations of Demosthenes against Philip of Macedon in the fourth century b.c.
2. Any of the orations of Cicero against Antony in 44 b.c.
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
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Philippic - a speech of violent denunciationphilippic - a speech of violent denunciation    
tirade, broadside
denouncement, denunciation - a public act of denouncing
declamation - vehement oratory
Translations
philippic [fɪˈlɪpɪk] N → filípica f
philippic
n (lit, fig) → Philippika f
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Ferrars looked exceedingly angry, and drawing herself up more stiffly than ever, pronounced in retort this bitter philippic, "Miss Morton is Lord Morton's daughter.
Sense and Sensibility by Austen, Jane View in context
And it seemeth his favor was so great, as Antonius, in a letter which is recited verbatim in one of Cicero's Philippics, calleth him venefica, witch; as if he had enchanted Caesar.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
When this commotion had a little subsided, the principal chief squatted once more before me, and throwing himself into a sudden rage, poured forth a string of philippics, which I was at no loss to understand, from the frequent recurrence of the word Happar, as being directed against the natives of the adjoining valley.
Typee by Melville, Herman View in context
 
 
 
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