Philippic

[fi'lipik,fə-]

Definition

(n.) Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.

(n.) Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious invective.

Editor: Miriam

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Invective.

Editor: Nell

Definition

n. one of the three orations of Demosthenes against Philip of Macedon or of Cicero against Marc Antony: any discourse full of invective.—v.i. Phil′ippise to utter such.

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