speak evil of
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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
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
"Do not you speak evil of dignitaries, or you will be getting into trouble!"
From The Story of Francis Cludde by Weyman, Stanley John
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)
