RANSOM
Scrabble letter values: R1A1N1S1O1M3 = 8
Definition
- verb exchange or buy back for money. — synonyms: redeem
- noun money demanded for the return of a captured person. — synonyms: ransom_money
- noun payment for the release of someone.
- noun the act of freeing from captivity or punishment.
Examples
- “under threat”
- “They were held for two million dollars ransom.”
- “prisoners hopeless of ransom”