Traduce

usgb/trəˈduːs/
verb

To say false things about someone or something to damage their reputation.

They traduced his reputation through fears of him gaining too much power.
Visual representation of "traduce" - To say false things about someone or something to damage their reputation

Often appears as...

  • traduce their reputation
  • unjustly traduced
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Negative Implication

Traduce suggests strong disapproval and is typically used negatively.

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The politician felt his opponents were trying to traduce his intentions.
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Strong Accusation

Using traduce means accusing someone strongly, not just casual criticism.

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The article seemed to traduce the celebrity as a way of sensationalism.
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Emotional Damage

Traduce can imply hurting someone emotionally by damaging their reputation.

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By spreading rumors, they aimed to traduce her character in the community.
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