traduced

verb

Definition of traducednext
past tense of traduce
1
as in violated
to fail to keep a law that traduces one of our most cherished rights: the right to privacy

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2
as in libeled
to make untrue and harmful statements about my opponent in this campaign may villainously traduce me, but I will not stoop to his level

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  1. violated
  2. broke
  3. disgraced
  4. maligned
Verb
  • Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of violated
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  • After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.
    Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of broke
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  • The series, which comes from Fresh Produce Media, follows disgraced astrophysicist Veronica Chapel (Brewster) through a high-stakes adventure of astronomical proportions – and even bigger ethical dilemmas.
    Peter White, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Unable to reinvent itself after disgraced former CEO Carlos Ghosn was arrested for breach of trust and misusing company assets back in November 2018, Nissan recently announced that its profits this year will be 70% lower than expected and suffered a $60 million loss last quarter.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of disgraced
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  • Though maligned at the time and recut by the studio removing some of Dylan’s songs, the film has since found a new following and appreciation after being re-edited to match Peckinpah’s vision.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But look, people are wearing skinny jeans again (they were similarly maligned for a time), and leopard print faux fur (very indie sleaze).
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of maligned
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