Pronunciation: /fɪˈlɪpɪk/
noun a bitter verbal attack or denunciation
A1 I don't understand what a philippic is.
A2 She delivered a philippic against the government's policies.
B1 The politician's speech was filled with philippics against his opponents.
B2 The journalist wrote a powerful philippic criticizing the corporate greed.
C1 The author's latest book is a modern philippic against social injustice.
C2 The professor's lecture on ancient rhetoric included a discussion on the impact of Cicero's philippics.
adjective relating to a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
A1 The teacher gave a philippic speech about the importance of studying hard.
A2 The coach delivered a philippic rant to motivate the team before the game.
B1 The politician's philippic remarks caused a stir in the media.
B2 The author's philippic tone in the novel highlighted the social issues of the time.
C1 The CEO's philippic criticism of the company's performance led to major changes in management.
C2 The artist's philippic portrayal of war captured the brutality and chaos of the battlefield.
formal The senator delivered a powerful philippic against his political opponent during the debate.
informal She went on a long philippic about the state of the economy at the family dinner.
slang The comedian's stand-up routine was full of hilarious philippics about everyday life.
figurative The artist's painting was a philippic against war and violence, portrayed through vibrant colors and bold strokes.
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