offense vs tribute

offense

noun
  • A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense. 

  • An affront, injury, or insult. 

  • The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense. 

  • A crime or sin. 

  • The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure. 

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. 

verb
  • To pay as tribute. 

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