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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.
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.
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- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Ron Howard
- 1996-11-08
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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.
A ransom is the money or goods demanded to be paid in exchange for the release of a captured or kidnapped person or piece of property. Ransom also commonly refers to the amount of money that the captor demands.
Ransom is a TV series about a team of crisis negotiators who help corporations and governments with complex negotiations and conflict resolution. The series is inspired by the real-life experiences of Laurent Combalbert and Marwan Mery, and features actors from Degrassi and other shows.
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".
