verb (used with object), tra·duced, tra·duc·ing. to speak maliciously and falsely of; slander; defame: to traduce someone's character.

What does the Spanish word traduce mean?

To pass on (to one's children, future generations etc.); to transmit. Etymology: From traduco, from trans + duco. traduceverb. To pass into another form of expression; to rephrase, to translate. Etymology: From traduco, from trans + duco.

What is the synonyms of traduce?

Some common synonyms of traduce are asperse, calumniate, defame, malign, slander, and vilify. While all these words mean "to injure by speaking ill of," traduce stresses the resulting ignominy and distress to the victim.