Associations to the word «Philippic»

Wiktionary

PHILIPPIC, noun. Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
PHILIPPIC, noun. (by extension) Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

Dictionary definition

PHILIPPIC, noun. A speech of violent denunciation.

Wise words

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