TRADUCE


Meaning of TRADUCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ trə-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs ]

transitive verb

( 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

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