English dictionary
ransom
/'r/&/ns/@/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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money demanded for the return of a captured person
Synonyms ransom moneySource: WordNet 3.0
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payment for the release of someone
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration; redemption; as, prisoners hopeless of <i>ransom</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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exchange or buy back for money; under threat
Synonyms redeemSource: WordNet 3.0
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To redeem from captivity, servitude, punishment, or forfeit, by paying a price; to buy out of servitude or penalty; to rescue; to deliver; as, to <i>ransom</i> prisoners from an enemy.
Source: webster1913