ransom

Meanings

Plural: ransoms

Noun

money demanded for the return of a captured person
payment for the release of someone
the act of freeing from captivity or punishment
Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration.
A sum paid for the pardon of some great offence and the discharge of the offender; also, a fine paid in lieu of corporal punishment.

Verb

exchange or buy back for money; under threat
To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
To exact a ransom (payment) in exchange for the freedom of.

Origin / Etymology

From the Middle English ransoun, from the Old French raençon, from stem of Latin redemptio. Entered English ca. the 13th century. Doublet of redemption.

Synonyms

ransom money, redeem

Scrabble Score: 8

ransom is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ransom is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ransom is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

ransom is a valid Words With Friends word