traduce Meaning & Definition
What Does Traduce Mean?
As a verb, traduce means to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation. It is also used to mean violate, betray.
Traduce: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /trə-ˈdüs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | malign, badmouth and drag through the mud |
| Antonyms | comply (with), conform (to) and follow |
| Verb forms | traduces, traducing, traduced |
| First known use | 1573 |
Traduce Definition (Verb)
- to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
- violate, betray
traduce a principle of law
Synonyms of Traduce
Antonyms of Traduce
Traduce in a Sentence
traduce a principle of law
a law that traduces one of our most cherished rights: the right to privacy
my opponent in this campaign may villainously traduce me, but I will not stoop to his level
Word Forms & Grammar
tra·duced
tra·duc·ing
tra·duce·ment noun
tra·duc·er noun
traduce
traduced
traducement
traducements
traducer
traducers
traduces
traducing
traduce (third-person singular simple present traduces, present participle traducing, simple past and past participle traduced)
Words That Rhyme With Traduce
Origin of Traduce
Origin 1: Latin traducere to lead across, transfer, degrade, from tra-, trans- trans- + ducere to lead tow:1
Origin 2: From Latin trādūcō (“carry over; lead as a spectacle, dishonor”), from trāns + dūcō (“to lead”).[1] Doublet of transduce, from Latin trānsdūcō.
First Known Use
1573
Traduce Pronunciation
Traduce is pronounced /trə-ˈdüs/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (düs).
Frequently Asked Questions About Traduce
What part of speech is traduce?
Traduce is a verb.
What is another word for traduce?
Words with a similar meaning to traduce include malign, badmouth and drag through the mud. See the full list of traduce synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of traduce?
Words opposite in meaning to traduce are comply (with), conform (to), follow and mind.
What is the past tense of traduce?
The past tense of traduce is traduced. The present participle is traducing.