All 3 Uses of
negative
in
Crank
- And he accepted my negative answer with a smile that meant he didn't believe a word.
(definition 1) *negative = indicating an answer of "no"
- Scared to admit either to those close to me who remained clueless eyes closed to every negative thing about me, or dying to know every dirty little tidbit.
(definition 2)negative = bad
- And the only one who knew every little negative, dirty thing would have forgiven me anything.
(definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (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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(2) (negative as in: had a negative effect) bad or harmful