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tirade, philippic, broadside
(noun) a speech of violent denunciation
Source: WordNet® 3.1
philippic (plural philippics)
Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
(by extension) Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.
Synonym: Thesaurus:diatribe
Source: Wiktionary
Phi*lip"pic, n. Etym: [L. Philippicus belonging to Philip, Philippic, Gr. philippique.]
1. Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.
2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious invective.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 January 2025
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You can overdose on coffee if you drink about 30 cups in a brief period to get close to a lethal dosage of caffeine.