Meaning & Definition of Ransom in English
English⟶
Ransom
/rænsəm/
noun
1. Money demanded for the return of a captured person
synonym:
- ransom,
- ransom money
2. Payment for the release of someone
synonym:
- ransom
3. The act of freeing from captivity or punishment
synonym:
- ransom
verb
1. Exchange or buy back for money
- Under threat
synonym:
- ransom,
- redeem