Definitions for ransom

Overview of noun ransom

The noun ransom has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (1) ransom, ransom money

(money demanded for the return of a captured person)

2. (1) ransom

(payment for the release of someone)

3. ransom

(the act of freeing from captivity or punishment)

Overview of verb ransom

The verb ransom has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. ransom, redeem

(exchange or buy back for money; under threat)