Philippic(noun)
A long, harsh speech or piece of writing attacking someone or something.
Hindi meaning:कटु आलोचनात्मक भाषण
Synonyms: Tirade, Diatribe, Invective, Denunciation
Antonyms: Praise, Compliment, Eulogy, Commendation
Example: The leader delivered a philippic against corruption that lasted nearly an hour.
Trick to remember: Think Philip-pick = you pick one person and attack them fiercely in a long angry speech—philippic.
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