ransom (n.)

  1. money demanded for the return of a captured person

    [ Syn: ransom money ]

  2. payment for the release of someone

  3. the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

    ransom (v.)

  1. exchange or buy back for money; under threat

    [ Syn: redeem ]

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