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philippic

 

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Noun philippic has 1 sense
  1. tirade, philippic, broadside - a speech of violent denunciation
    --1 is a kind of denunciation, denouncement; declamation

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Term: Philippic

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A philippic is a speech or verbal attack condemning or denouncing someone or something, typically delivered in an aggressive or vehement manner.

Sample Sentence:

"The politician delivered a scathing philippic against his adversary during the debate."

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

If used as an adjective, philippic means expressing strong criticism or disapproval.

Sample Sentence:

"The journalist wrote a philippic article exposing the corrupt practices of the company."

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 2:

When describing a popular or local sentiment, philippic means something that is widely known or talked about among a specific community or region.

Sample Sentence:

"The restaurant's specialty dish became a philippic delicacy loved by the locals."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

In this context, a philippic refers to a popular or local sentiment, common among a specific community or region.

Sample Sentence:

"The festival's success was a reflection of the philippic of unity shared by the town's inhabitants."

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