speak evil of
Example Sentences
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Gracious Lord," said Tyzenhauz, "God preserve me from wishing to speak evil of this young man; but we should not trust him at present too much.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
“It will be more shame to you than to me, aunt, if I am not married from your house; also, people will speak evil of you.”
From Prisoners of Conscience by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
Hush deary," she whispered looking round in a fearful manner, "don't speak evil of speerits.
From The Mandarin's Fan by Hume, Fergus
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
Father Roger paused, perhaps from weariness; perhaps because it was never his way to speak evil of any if it could be avoided.
From 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God by J?sika, Mikl?s
