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ransom

noun verb

the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
M
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹænsəm

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

noun

  1. payment for the release of someone

noun

  1. money demanded for the return of a captured person

verb

  1. exchange or buy back for money; under threat

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Synonyms

redeem

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