ransom - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive

examples

the kidnappers demanded a ransom

he was demanding millions of pounds in ransom

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(verb)

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obtain the release of (a captive) by paying a ransom

examples

the lord was captured in war and had to be ransomed