noun
a bitter verbal attack or denunciation
adjective
relating to a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
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The senator delivered a powerful philippic against his political opponent during the debate.
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She went on a long philippic about the state of the economy at the family dinner.
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The comedian's stand-up routine was full of hilarious philippics about everyday life.
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The artist's painting was a philippic against war and violence, portrayed through vibrant colors and bold strokes.