1. to speak badly of or tell lies about someone in order to damage their reputation
Usage: formal

Examples

• The politician's opponents constantly traduce his character in the media.
• She refused to traduce her former colleague despite their disagreement.
• The tabloid newspaper traduces celebrities with false stories.
• He was accused of traducing the company's reputation through his statements.
• The witness testified that the defendant had tried to traduce her good name.
• Critics who traduce the author's work often misunderstand his intentions.