gone negative

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

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of go negative
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APA

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

Chicago

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

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