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The definition of a philippic is a cruel attack of words.

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An example of a philippic is an angry protestor yelling harsh words at someone with an opposing view.

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noun

any of the orations of Demosthenes against Philip, king of Macedon
any bitter verbal attack

Origin: L Philippicus < Gr Philippikos, belonging to Philip < Philippos, Philip

See Philippic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of the orations of Demosthenes against Philip of Macedon in the fourth century B.C.
Any of the orations of Cicero against Antony in 44 B.C.
philippic A verbal denunciation characterized by harsh, often insulting language; a tirade.

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