Definitions

1. noun

A lengthy oration or speech, typically one of abuse or denunciation.

“The senator’s scathing filippic against the corrupt politician was a highlight of the parliamentary session.”

2. noun

A style of oratory characterized by vehement denunciation.

“The ancient Greek orators were masters of the filippic, using their rhetorical skills to shame their opponents.”

3. verb

To deliver a scathing oration or speech, typically one of abuse or denunciation.

“The politician filippicked his opponent during the heated debate, leaving the audience in stunned silence.”