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
You’re not supposed to speak ill of the dead, so I guess I should say something nice about the late Orange County Catholic leader.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 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
“Nobody would speak ill of Arthur. Arthur’s a nice guy.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
“I do not like to speak ill of others,” she began.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
