Main Entry: tra·duce

Pronunciation: \trə-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): tra·duced; tra·duc·ing

Etymology: Latin traducere to lead across, transfer, degrade, from tra-, trans- trans- + ducere to lead — more at tow

Date: 1573

1 : to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
2 : violate, betray <traduce a principle of law>

synonyms see malign

— tra·duce·ment \-mənt\ noun

— tra·duc·er noun