philippics

[US]/[ˈfɪlɪpɪks]/
[UK]/[ˈfɪlɪpɪks]/

Translation

n.passionate speeches or writings, typically attacking the government or other institutions.; A bitter and scathing attack, especially in writing or speech.

Phrases & Collocations

launching philippics

delivered philippics

writing philippics

ferocious philippics

bitter philippics

verbal philippics

launch philippics

powerful philippics

unleashing philippics

composed philippics

Example Sentences

the politician launched a series of scathing philippics against his opponents.

his philippics, though passionate, lacked concrete policy proposals.

she delivered a blistering philippic on the failings of the education system.

the newspaper published a philippic against corporate greed.

his philippics often bordered on personal attacks and were deemed unprofessional.

the speech concluded with a powerful philippic against social injustice.

the author's philippics in the essay were directed at the government's inaction.

despite the philippics, the audience remained largely indifferent.

he was known for his fiery philippics during parliamentary debates.

the editor encouraged a more reasoned approach than the usual philippics.

the journalist's philippics exposed corruption within the organization.

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