denunciation vs tribute

denunciation

noun
  • The act of denouncing; an accusation made in public 

  • The announcement of termination (of a treaty). 

  • Proclamation; announcement; a publishing. 

  • That by which anything is denounced; threat of evil; public menace or accusation; arraignment. 

  • An open declaration of personal fault. 

tribute

noun
  • Extortion; protection money. 

  • A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment. 

  • A payment made by one nation to another in submission. 

  • An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator. 

  • An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift. 

  • A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord. 

verb
  • To pay as tribute. 

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