Definitions
the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
Word origin
From the Middle English ransoun, from the Old French raençon, from stem of Latin redēmptiō. Entered English ca. the 13th century. Doublet of redemption.
Used in a sentence
“They were held for two million dollars ransom.”
“They were held to ransom.”
“Thy ransom paid, which man from death redeems.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Money demanded for release”6 letters
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