Definition
traduces
verb
- to speak badly of or tell lies about someone in order to damage their reputation
Usage: formal
Examples
- The politician's opponents constantly traduce his character in the media.
- She refused to traduce her former colleague despite their disagreement.
- The tabloid newspaper traduces celebrities with false stories.
- He was accused of traducing the company's reputation through his statements.
- The witness testified that the defendant had tried to traduce her good name.
- Critics who traduce the author's work often misunderstand his intentions.