speak evil of

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The most detested measure, however, was that which authorized the arrest of any person who should speak evil of the government, and was known as the Sedition Law.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

And Paul said, "I knew not, brethren, that he was high priest: for it is written, 'Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of thy people.'"

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

“I never speak evil of the dead–but the Colonel was a very poor business man.”

From Shadow Mountain by Coolidge, Dane

Having a good conscience, that whereas they speak evil of you as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

From The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained by Gillett, E. H. (Ezra Hall)

That I would not speak evil of any one," he answered, gloomily, "and I won't.

From A Noble Name or D?nninghausen by Gl?mer, Claire Von