Both Uses of
negative
in
Crime and Punishment
- When it came to the question whether to shave his stubbly chin or not (Praskovya Pavlovna had capital razors that had been left by her late husband), the question was angrily answered in the negative.
Chpt 3.2 *negative = indicating an answer of "no"
- The ragged attendant, returning with the tea, could not resist asking him again whether he didn't want anything more, and again receiving a negative reply, finally withdrew.†
Chpt 6.6 *
Definitions:
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(negative as in: negative feedback from customers) to express criticism or disagreement, or (especially when talking over a radio or in a military setting) to say "no"
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(negative as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful