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
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
With the exception of unionized theme park workers who have sometimes protested wages and other working conditions, employees were loath to speak ill of the Mouse House.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2022
"You shouldn't speak ill of the dead," Jennica says.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
