ransoming
The word “ransoming” has 3 syllables: ran-som-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈræn.sə.mɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for ransoming?
In the thesaurus, “ransoming” has 14 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for ransoming along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ransoming
- bailing
- buying
- delivering
- emancipating
- getting back
- liberating
- recovering
- redeeming
- regaining
- releasing
- rescuing
- retrieving
- salvaging
- saving
Meanings of ransoming
- verb
- (14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
- To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
- To exact a ransom for, or a payment on.
Example Sentences
- The criminal was arrested for ransoming the victim after a long negotiation with the police.
- The film's plot revolves around a group of thieves ransoming a wealthy heiress for a large sum of money.
- Authorities warned citizens about the dangers of ransoming when they receive suspicious messages.
- She was horrified to learn that her friend had been involved in ransoming stolen goods online.
- The detective was determined to stop the ransoming activities that had plagued the city for months.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms or another words to ransoming, such as: bailing, buying, delivering, emancipating, getting back, liberating, recovering.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
paroling
- emancipating
- enfranchising
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- rescuing
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- redeeming
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- disenthralling
- emancipating
- emancipation
- enfranchising
- enlarging
- extricating
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- freeing
- granting freedom
- liberating
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- loosening
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- redeeming
- release
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- restoration
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- sovereignty
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- unbinding
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