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

Better speak nothing, than speak evil of another; better correct an evil thought, than have to repent of an evil act.

From Geoffery Gambado A Simple Remedy for Hypochondriacism and Melancholy Splenetic Humours by Bunbury, William Henry

“We must not speak evil of her, nor accuse her without sufficient grounds,” said he gravely.

From Frederica and her Guardians The Perils of Orphanhood by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)

"They are not afraid to speak evil of dignities," murmured my tutor.

From Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life by Payn, James