Both Uses of
negative
in
Silas Marner
- Mr. Dowlas was the negative spirit in the company, and was proud of his position.
Chpt 1.6 *negative = critical (not believing)
- Even the farrier did not negative this sentiment: on the contrary, he took it up as peculiarly his own, and invited any hardy person present to contradict him.
Chpt Cncl.negative = criticize or say "no" to
Definition:
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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"