Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
traduce
verb
/trəˈdjuːs/
Definition
To speak badly of or tell lies about someone in order to damage their reputation.
Examples
- Many celebrities fear that the media will traduce their character.
- He was traduced by his rivals, leading to a tarnished reputation.
- It is unfair to traduce someone based on rumors.
Meaning
Traduce means to slander or defame someone, often by spreading false information about them.
Synonyms
- slander
- defame
- malign
- libel
- denigrate
