philippic

noun phi·lip·pic \fə-ˈli-pik\

Definition of PHILIPPIC

: a discourse or declamation full of bitter condemnation : tirade

Origin of PHILIPPIC

Middle French philippique, from Latin & Greek; Latin philippica, orationes philippicae, speeches of Cicero against Mark Antony, translation of Greek philippikoi logoi, speeches of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, literally, speeches relating to Philip

First Known Use: 1592

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Synonyms: diatribe, harangue, jeremiad, tirade, rant

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