Vocabulary Lesson 4 Presentation
Natalie Schlesinger
Fill in the missing word
You may want to avoid ___________ someone you are unfamiliar with; even if it was just a joke, they make think you truly meant all of the nasty things you said.
Traduce
Definition: To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of, verb
Traduce
Definition: To slander; to speak falsely or maliciously of; to betray, verb
Other forms: traduced, traducer (noun), traducing
Synonyms
- defame
- slander
- vilify (speak and write)
- misrepresent
Antonyms
- compliment
- honor
- flatter
Roots
Duco "to lead"
Trans "across"
Slander vs. Libel
Practice: Choose the incorrect usage
1. Since Jon was a very honest man, everyone was surprised to discover that he had traduced his opponent to win the case.
2. She was traduced further when the playful comments gradually became malicious.
3. Kathy traduced her husband to her chatty group of friends who were eager to meet him.
4. Traducing someone is a poor way to show them affection, and will most likely result in the loss of friendship.