Synonyms for ransom
ˈræn səmran·som

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1. ransom

   Synonyms:
   redeem, release, indemnify, emancipate, free, liberate, unfetter, redeem

   Antonyms:
   prosecute, indict, fine, mulct, forfeit, damnify

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1. ransom, ransom moneynoun

   money demanded for the return of a captured person

   Synonyms:
   ransom money

2. ransomnoun

   payment for the release of someone

   Synonyms:
   ransom money

3. ransomverb

   the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

   Synonyms:
   ransom money

4. ransom, redeemverb

   exchange or buy back for money; under threat

   Synonyms:
   save, pay off, deliver, redeem

Matched Categories

1. • Crime
   • Exchange
   • Payment

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1. ransomnoun

   Synonyms:
   price of redemption

2. ransomnoun

   Synonyms:
   release, liberation, redemption

3. ransomverb

   Synonyms:
   redeem

4. ransomverb

   Synonyms:
   rescue, liberate, deliver

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1. ransomnoun

   Synonyms:
   release, liberation, redemption, deliverance

2. ransomverb

   Synonyms:
   redeem, rescue, liberate, deliver

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1. List of paraphrases for "ransom":

   rance, rescue, bailout, hostage, spice, bail-out, blackmail

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1. List of known nicknames for "Ransom":

   A-Team Ransom

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1. Daniel Koehler:

   Currently the international community is focusing on oil, drugs, archeological artifacts and ransom money, islamic State will not be able to finance their costs with agricultural products or other locally produced goods.

2. Hillary Clinton:

   We had an emergency, and it was very important to send a message to families in Central America, 'Do not let your children take this very dangerous journey' because a lot of children did not make it, they were robbed, they were raped, they were kidnapped, they were held for ransom by smugglers. So I think it was the responsible message, that I and many others, including the White House, was trying to say to families, 'Do not let your children, your young children do this.'.

3. Abed Awad:

   The taking of hostages and demanding ransom goes against the moral dictates of the Koran.

4. Neal Froneman:

   The sooner government understands the economic realities of running a business the sooner they'll do the right thing ... We understand the issue of job losses and unemployment but you cannot hold companies ransom.

5. John Fetterman:

   I've always supported fracking and I always believe that independence with our energy is critical, and we can't be held, you know, ransom to somebody like Russia, i've always believed that energy independence is critical and I've always believed that — and I do support fracking, never taken any money from their industry, but I support how critical it is that we produce our energy and create energy independence.