philippic

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /fɪˈlɪpɪk/

Noun

philippic (plural philippics)

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

   Synonyms: Thesaurus:diatribe

Translations

• French: philippique
• German: Philippika
• Russian: фили́ппика

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