ransom ransom

noun

() payment for the release of someone  ( ransom )
payment for the release of someone

() money demanded for the return of a captured person  ( ransom, ransom money )
money demanded for the return of a captured person

the act of freeing from captivity or punishment  ( ransom )
the act of freeing from captivity or punishment

verb

exchange or buy back for money; under threat  ( ransom, redeem )
exchange or buy back for money; under threat