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. President Ashraf Ghani:

   No ransom was paid and no individuals, who have been in Afghan jails because of crimes they have committed, have been exchanged for the release of our countrymen.

2. H. L. Mencken:

   Alimony: the ransom the happy pay to the devil.

3. Ron Schlecht:

   The ransom should never be paid, paying the ransom rewards attackers, and propagates the issue. In addition, you don't truly ever know if the ransom will result in access to data or if the ransomware will be completely eradicated. Attackers could upcharge for more or come back later after they reactivate the ransomware.

4. Mike Rogers:

   When you pay ransom, you get more kidnappings. That's certainly what we saw across Africa. We're certainly seeing it in Yemen as well, if we're going to be extorted into paying ransom to al Qaeda so that they can rape women and blow up buildings and kill civilians, men, women and children, that's a pretty bad plan to start with. I agreed with the President's decision.

5. Larry Webb:

   What they did was beyond voter suppression. If something is wrong with Chairwoman Kathy Ransom voter registration, they should call Chairwoman Kathy Ransom and tell Chairwoman Kathy Ransom what's wrong. What they were doing is taking Chairwoman Kathy Ransom off the rolls, and Chairwoman Kathy Ransom wouldn't find out until the election, they were making Black votes disappear.