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Vocabulary Entry
ransom
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sum of money or payment demanded for the release of a captive.
Example Sentences
"The kidnapper asked for a ransom of $100,000."
"They agreed to pay the ransom to secure his freedom."
"The police advised against paying the ransom."
V
verb
To obtain the release of someone by paying a ransom.
Example Sentences
"They aim to ransom the hostages quickly."
"The family plans to ransom their loved one from captivity."
"He vowed to ransom anyone held against their will."