Synonyms of philippic
13 similar words
Another word for philippic is j'accuse. Other synonyms of philippic are tirade, screed, polemic, harangue and jeremiad.
Synonyms and similar words for philippic
nounAny tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
- admonitionA rebuke by an authority that one has erred and should not persist in one's actions.
- condemnation
- diatribe
- dithyrambAn impassioned speech; a rant.
- harangueA tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
- impugnation
- j'accuseAn accusation, especially one made publicly.
- jeremiadA long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals, and often contains a prophecy of...
- polemicA strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
- rant
- screedA speech or piece of writing which contains angry and extended criticism.
- slanging matchA row; an argument in which names are called.
- tiradeA long, angry or violent speech.
Meaning of philippic
- noun Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
- noun Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
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