Philippic
noun | /philippic/
A bitter, forceful speech or piece of writing attacking someone or something.
Philippic
noun | /philippic/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDA bitter, forceful speech or piece of writing attacking someone or something.
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"The senator delivered a philippic against the proposed corruption of public funds. Means: The senator gave a bitter, forceful speech condemning the proposal."
"Her editorial became a philippic against the company’s reckless practices. Means: Her editorial harshly attacked the company’s practices."
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A philippic is a fierce verbal attack, like a fiery speech aimed at an opponent.
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