This word sounds vicious, a perfect verb to slap on the shoulder of a conniving villain or snooty school girl. At first glance or pronunciation, it doesn't seem to pack a mean punch - honestly, when I look at it, I see a mathematical vocab word - but I think that is because the very meaning of this word implies sneaking.
Here is an example of how to use the word:
After hearing the words "no comment" for the hundredth time, Tori took matters into her own hands. She scoured the pages of every interview the senator had given to every other reporter besides her. She tweezed out snippets of sentences and poorly worded points until the congressman's own words traduced his reputation, a journalistic masterpiece in her opinion.
Be careful around this one, and watch what you share in confidence. I think using this word may be the perfect example of keeping your friends close but enemies closer.
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