speak evil of

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Wojtek stopped short, though evidently wishing to say something further; he wished to explain to Bartek that it is not suitable when among Germans to speak evil of them, but somehow his tongue became entangled.

From Tales by Polish Authors by Various

"Yes, if thou wilt never more speak evil of Sir Kagg�, or require I should forget him, and leave off dreaming of him, for that I cannot; that I will not do."

From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a mighty work in My name, and be able quickly to speak evil of Me.

From The Gospel According to St. Mark by Chadwick, G. A.

Defame, de-fām′, v.t. to take away or destroy the good fame or reputation of: to speak evil of: to charge falsely.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various

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)