traduce (trəˈdjuːs
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to speak badly of
Alternative Forms
traˈducement noun traˈducer noun traˈducible adjective Word Origin
C16: from Latin trādūcere to lead over, transmit, disgrace, from trans- + dūcere to lead
Synonyms
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malign,
abuse,
knock,
rubbish,
run down,
smear,
blacken,
slag (off)
detract,
misrepresent,
denigrate,
disparage,
decry,
revile,
vilify,
slander,
dump on,
deprecate,
depreciate,
defame,
bad-mouth,
speak ill of drag through the mud
calumniate,
asperse,