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1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ransomRansom Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, history, and usage of the word ransom, which can be a noun or a verb. Find out how to distinguish ransom from related terms such as rescue, deliver, redeem, and reclaim.

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRANSOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of ransom as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and idioms. Find out how to say ransom in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

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5. www.fbi.gov › common-scams-and-crimes › ransomwareRansomware — FBI

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   Ransomware is a malware that locks or encrypts your data and demands a ransom for its release. Learn how to prevent and respond to ransomware attacks from the FBI's official website.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › ransomRANSOM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the redemption of a prisoner or kidnapped person, of captured goods, etc., for a price. Synonyms: release, liberation, deliverance. the sum or price paid or demanded. a means of deliverance or rescue from punishment for sin, especially the payment of a redemptive fine.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0117438Ransom (1996) - IMDb

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   Nov 8, 1996 · A millionaire refuses to pay ransom for his kidnapped son and offers a bounty instead. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about this Ron Howard-directed film.

   • 6.7/10 (136K)
   • Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

   • Director: Ron Howard
   • Release Date: 1996-11-08

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RansomRansom - Wikipedia

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   Ransom is the practice of holding a prisoner or item to extort money or property to secure their release, or the sum of money involved in such a practice. When ransom means "payment", the word comes via Old French rançon from Latin redemptio, 'buying back'; compare "redemption".

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › ransomRANSOM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of ransom as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and idioms. Find out how to say ransom in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.