philippic /fɪˈlɪpɪk/ noun2 •Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.[…] the Bema, from whence Demosthenes thundered his philippics and fired the wavering patriotism of his countrymen. — 1869 •Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.Mrs. Ferrars looked exceedingly angry, and drawing herself up more stiffly than ever, pronounced in retort this bitter phillipic; “Miss Morton is Lord Morton’s daughter.” — 1811 formsphilippics
