speak ill
Synonyms
Examples
We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.
We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.
Let no one be willing to speak ill of the absent.
Lay your hand on your bosom and you will not speak ill of another.
Better be silent than speak ill.
Who speaks ill of others to you will speak ill of you to others.