Nouns (3)
ransom
n. the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
ransom
n. payment for the release of someone
ransom money
n. money demanded for the return of a captured person
Verbs (2)
redeem, buy back
v. exchange or buy back for money; under threat
Adverbs (0)
Adjectives (0)
Fuzzynyms (19)
payoff, final payment
n. the final payment of a debt
payoff, bribe
n. payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
save, deliver, redeem
v. save from sins
rescue, deliver
v. free from harm or evil
recover, retrieve, regain
v. get or find back; recover the use of; "She regained control of herself"; "She found her voice and replied quickly"
reclaim, repossess
v. claim back
recover, recoup, make good
v. regain or make up for; "recuperate one's losses"
pay, make a payment
v. give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; "I paid four dollars for this sandwich"; "Pay the waitress, please"
Synonyms (3)
purchase, take, buy
v. obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
Antonyms (0)
ransom
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