goes negative

A form of go negative — To focus on attacking political opponents rather than promoting oneself.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of go negative
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APA

goes negative. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goes%20negative

MLA

“goes negative.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goes%20negative. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “goes negative,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/goes%20negative.

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