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1. ransom
noun. ['ˈrænsəm'] payment for the release of someone.
Synonyms
- defrayal
- defrayment
Antonyms
- enable
- loosen
- depersonalize
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Rhymes with Ransom
- sansom
- hansom
- handsome
Sentences with 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 about 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.
Synonyms
- ransom money
Antonyms
- increase
- demilitarize
3. ransom
noun. ['ˈrænsəm'] the act of freeing from captivity or punishment.
Synonyms
- retrieval
Antonyms
- deconcentrate
- destabilize
4. ransom
verb. ['ˈrænsəm'] exchange or buy back for money; under threat.
Synonyms
- exchange
- change
- redeem
Antonyms
- sensitise
- destabilise
- sensitize
- demilitarise