Definition of Ransom
Ransom
ran·som


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to hold someone or something hostage in exchange for a demanded amount of money;

e.g. He held the president's daughter hostage while the ransom was prepared.

(verb)
to free through paying a price;

e.g. He would ransom his soul if it meant bringing his love back from the dead.



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