VCR 4
Created By: Jenna Brown
Guess The Word
Traduce (verb)
Synonyms
- slander- a malicious or false statement or report
- decry- publicly denounce
- vilify- to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manor
Antonyms
- praise-express warm approval or admiration of
- flatter- to praise of compliment
- compliment- a polite expression of praise or admiration
Word Form
- Traducement (noun)
A traducement of the teacher was immediately shutdown once the principal became aware of the student's false accusations.
- Traducer (noun)
Cyber bullies are considered to be traducers, as they tweet or post with the sole purpose of hurting another person's reputation.
- Traducible (adjective)
The traducible news article spoke falsely of Miley Cyrus's breakup.
Practice
2. The traduce of Hester caused many people to disown her, as they did not want to be associated with a person who was publicly denounced.
3. In the movie "The Clique" all the girls in the clique traduce Claire, who just moved to New York, by spreading rumors about her.
4. Many of the women killed during the Salem Witch Trails were traduced by their own neighbors and friends, who would act bewitched whenever they saw the women.