HyperDic: tribute

English > 3 senses of the word tribute:
NOUNcommunicationtribute, testimonialsomething given or done as an expression / expression of esteem
acttributepayment by one nation for protection by another
acttribute, protectionpayment extorted by gangsters on threat / threat of violence
tribute > pronunciation
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English > tribute: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningSomething given or done as an expression / expression of esteem.
Synonymtestimonial
Broaderapproval, commendationA message expressing a favorable opinion
Spanishhomenaje, referencias, tributo
Catalanhomenatge, tribut
English > tribute: 3 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningPayment by one nation for protection by another.
Broaderpayment, defrayal, defraymentThe act of paying money
Spanishtributo
English > tribute: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningPayment extorted by gangsters on threat / threat of violence.
Synonymprotection
BroaderextortionThe felonious act of extorting money (as by threats / threats of violence)
Spanishimpuesto de protección, tributo

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