defamation, libel, calumny, vilification, denigration, disparagement, maligning, smearing, backbiting, character assassination, mudslinging, traducement, aspersion, detraction, false accusation, false... [more]
slandering - defaming - maligning - vilifying - libeling - smearing - calumniating - disparaging - denigrating - decrying - belittling - badmouthing - blackening - character assassinating - backbiting - vilipending - scandalizing - besmirching - tarnishing - stigmatizing - reviling - abusing
Traducing refers to the act of speaking badly of someone or something in a way that damages their reputation. This typically involves making false or malicious statements, and it is a serious offense in many cultures and legal systems. Traducing can take many forms, such as spreading rumors, making false accusations, or publishing defamatory comments. The aim is usually to harm the target's standing or credibility, and it often stems from personal vendettas, professional rivalries, or other forms of hostility.