speak ill of
Example Sentences
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In a recent interview with Us Weekly, O’Donnell said she was loathe to speak ill of another gay comedian.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2025
Don’t speak ill of the dead, goes the time-honored phrase.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025
Mr. Manchin said he would not speak ill of any sitting member of Congress.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Bending disclosure rules is, to his mind, perpetually justified by the desire to shield his good name from any scoundrels who would dare speak ill of him.
From Slate ● May 8, 2023
I couldn’t believe it when Reginald began to speak ill of Elijah Muhammad.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
