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- Dictionaryransom/ˈrans(ə)m/
noun
- 1. a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive: "the kidnappers demanded a ransom" Similar
verb
- 1. obtain the release of (a captive) by paying a ransom: "the lord was captured in war and had to be ransomed"
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RANSOM definition: 1. a large amount of money that is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner, or…. Learn more.
The meaning of RANSOM is a consideration paid or demanded for the release of someone or something from captivity. How to use ransom in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ransom.
the redemption of a prisoner or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price. Synonyms: release, liberation, deliverance. the sum or price paid or demanded. a means of deliverance or rescue from punishment for sin, especially the payment of a redemptive fine.
RANSOM meaning: 1. a large amount of money that is demanded in exchange for someone who has been taken prisoner, or…. Learn more.
Ransom is the money demanded for the release of a captive. You’ve probably heard the phrase “held for ransom.” That means someone has been captured and is being held prisoner until a sum of money is delivered to the captors.
A ransom is the money that has to be paid to someone so that they will set free a person they have kidnapped. Her kidnapper successfully extorted a £175,000 ransom for her release. The president has said this country will never pay ransom for the hostages. The ransom demand was made by telephone.
1. the release of captured prisoners, property, etc, on payment of a stipulated price. 2. the price demanded or stipulated for such a release. 3. rescue or redemption of any kind. 4. hold to ransom. a. to keep (prisoners, property, etc) in confinement until payment for their release is made or received.
The money paid to secure the release of a person held captive, whether as a result of having been kidnapped or captured in some other way; the release of a captured person in exchange for money or other consideration.
Definition of ransom verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
(disapproving) to take action that puts somebody in a very difficult situation in order to force them to do what you want. The company refused to be held to ransom by the union. a king’s ransom. (literary) a very large amount of money. See ransom in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: ransom.
