infamy vs tribute

infamy

noun
  • The state of having a reputation as being evil. 

  • A reprehensible occurrence or situation. 

  • The state of being infamous. 

  • A stigma attaching to a person's character that disqualifies them from being a witness. 

tribute

verb
  • To pay as tribute. 

noun
  • 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. 

  • Extortion; protection money. 

  • 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. 

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