1. ransom

noun. ['ˈrænsəm'] payment for the release of someone.

Words that Rhyme with Ransom

• sansom
• hansom
• handsome

Example sentences of the word ransom

1. Noun, singular or mass
I've kidnapped him and am holding him ransom.

2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
That ransom note could have been typed in DK P.I., a font designed to resemble a worn-out typewriter.

Quotes containing the word ransom

1. I think the key indicator for wealth is not good grades, work ethic, or IQ. I believe it's relationships. Ask yourself two questions: How many people do I know, and how much ransom money could I get for each one?
- Jarod Kintz

2. Ransom really looked at the other man for the first time, shook his head, stared again.“Holy hell, your eyes are like a fucking viper’s.” Venom raised an eyebrow.“You have hair prettier than one of Astaad’s concubines.” Ransom gave the vampire the finger. Venom grinned.
- Nalini Singh, Archangel's Consort

3. I receive Thee ransom of my soul. For love of Thee have I studied and kept vigil toiled preached and taught…
- Thomas Aquinas

2. ransom

noun. ['ˈrænsəm'] money demanded for the return of a captured person.

3. ransom

noun. ['ˈrænsəm'] the act of freeing from captivity or punishment.

4. ransom

verb. ['ˈrænsəm'] exchange or buy back for money; under threat.