Traducement (Noun)
Meaning
A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's opponents were accused of traducement after they released a misleading video that seemed to show her supporting a policy she actually opposed.
- Her rival spread a false rumor about her, a clear case of traducement that could have seriously damaged her reputation if not caught.
- The jury found the defendant liable for traducement after he made knowingly false statements about the plaintiff's business practices.
- The blogger was sued for traducement after twisting the celebrity's words to make her appear callous and insensitive.
- In a shocking turn of events, the whistleblower was revealed to be guilty of traducement, having fabricated the evidence that sparked the investigation.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Libel
- Smear
- Vilification
- Malignment
- Assassination
- Blackwash
- Names
- Name Calling
- Name
- Epithet
- Character Assassination
- Slander