Meaning of 'ransom'

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Meaning of ‘ransom’

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ransom

noun

the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

noun

payment for the release of someone

noun

money demanded for the return of a captured person

Synonyms: ransom money

verb

exchange or buy back for money

Synonyms: redeem

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