traduce

Meanings

• Verb

  To betray or misrepresent someone or something; to falsely accuse or slander.

• Verb

  To translate something from one language to another, especially in a way that is inaccurate or misrepresentative.

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹəˈdjuːs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

translate , defame , libel , slander , bequeath , hand down , leave

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with traduce
duce , peruse , abuse , muse

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Variants

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traduce , traduced , traducement , traducements , traducer , traducers , traduces , traducing

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Forms

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traduced, traducing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'traducere', meaning 'to lead across' or 'to transfer'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'traduce' has been used in law to describe false statements made against someone in a court of law.

2. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago's deceitful words against Desdemona are referred to as his 'traducing' of her character.

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Related Concepts

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1. Betrayal: The act of betraying or deceiving someone, often with the intent of causing harm.

2. Misrepresentation: The act of representing something in a false or inaccurate way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'traduce' has been used to describe acts of betrayal or slander. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of dishonesty or deceit.

How to Memorize "traduce"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of leading someone across a dangerous or treacherous path, but instead of guiding them safely, betraying them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'traduce' with the concept of deceit or betrayal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Traitor's Deceit' to remember the meaning of 'traduce'.

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