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English Thesaurus

1. payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence (noun.act)

hypernym	:	extortion,
definition	:	the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence) (noun.act)

2. payment by one nation for protection by another (noun.act)

hypernym	:	defrayal, defrayment, payment,
definition	:	the act of paying money (noun.act)

3. something given or done as an expression of esteem (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	approval, commendation,
definition	:	a message expressing a favorable opinion (noun.communication)

derivation	:	testimonial,
definition	:	expressing admiration or appreciation (adj.pert)

derivation	:	testimonial,
definition	:	expressing admiration or appreciation (adj.pert)