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ransom

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Noun

the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

payment for the release of someone

money demanded for the return of a captured person

Verb

exchange or buy back for money; under threat

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Synonyms:
ransom money redeem

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "ransom":
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Words contain "ransom":
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Words contain "ransom" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
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