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. Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg:

   This is a matter that the government is taking very seriously. We neither can nor will give in to pressure from terrorists and criminals. Norway does not pay ransom, this is a principle we cannot depart from in the face of cynical terrorists. Payment of ransom would increase the risk that other Norwegian nationals will be taken hostage.

2. William Safire:

   One difference between French appeasement and American appeasement is that France pays ransom in cash and gets its hostages back while the United States pays ransom in arms and gets additional hostages taken.

3. 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.'.

4. Vallejo Police Lt. Kenny Park:

   Ms. Huskins' whereabouts are unknown, and we are treating this matter as a kidnap for ransom, we're worried about Ms. Huskins' welfare. We don't know where she's at. And that's why we're coming to the public asking for their help.

5. Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi:

   The general concept here is that Americans have money. So they thought that by kidnapping her, they can get money, we don't think it's a good idea for the family to negotiate with the abductors on the ransom because we are sure we will find her.