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philippize

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪpaɪz/

The English word “philippize” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.
  2. To write or speak in the style of a philippic; to rant.

Etymology

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

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