philippize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To support or advocate the cause of Philip of Macedon; (more generally) to speak as someone who has been wrongly inspired or corrupted.
verb
  1. To write or speak in the style of a philippic; to rant.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɪlɪpaɪz/

Word forms

philippize philippizes philippizing philippized

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Φιλιππίζειν (Philippízein), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos), the name of Philip II of Macedon.

Derived words

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