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Ransom

🔄 Synonyms of "Ransom"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
redeemverb	(transitive) To save, rescue.
ransom moneynoun	money demanded for the return of a captured person

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ransom"

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Word	Definition
redeemverb	(transitive) To save, rescue.
ransom moneynoun	money demanded for the return of a captured person
hostagenoun	A person seized in order to compel another party to act (or refrain from acting) in a certain way, because of the threat of harm to the hostage.
bailoutnoun	A rescue, especially a financial rescue.
bail-outnoun	Alternative spelling of bailout. [A rescue, especially a financial rescue.]
rescuenoun	An act or episode of rescuing, saving.
rewardnoun	Something of value given in return for an act.
rescuingnoun	The act of effecting a rescue.
redemptionnoun	(religion) Salvation from sin.
extortionnoun	The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.
blackmailnoun	The extortion of money or favors by threats of public accusation, critique, or exposure.
blackmailingnoun	The act of one who blackmails.
pricenoun	The cost required to gain possession of something.
buy-backnoun	Alternative form of buyback. [The repurchase of something previously sold, especially of stock by the company that issued it.]
encashmentnoun	(finance) The act of encashing; the exchange for money of a check, draft, etc.
liberationnoun	The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
moneynoun	A generally accepted means of exchange.
salvagenoun	The rescue of a ship, its crew and passengers or its cargo from a hazardous situation.
rancenoun	A type of coloured marble from Belgium. Rance is red and often has white or blue graining.
spicenoun	(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.