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Word: ransom (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

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Verb:

  • (14c) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
  • To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

Source: Wiktionary | Src Info »