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ran·som
 ransom
- pronunciation:
- raen
s
 m
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the payment demanded in return for the release of a kidnapped person, or the release obtained by such a payment.
- similar words:
- bail, blackmail, exaction, extortion
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| related words: |
blackmail |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ransomed, ransoming, ransoms |
| definition: |
to pay a price for the release of a kidnapped person.
- synonyms:
- redeem
- similar words:
- deliver, free, liberate, loose, pay off, release, rescue
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| related words: |
liberate |
| derivation: |
ransomer (n.) |
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