Ransom

Ransom (N)

Pronunciation: RAN-suhm

Word Meaning:

1. A sum of money or payment demanded or paid for the release of a captive or hostage, or to secure the return of something or someone held against their will.
2. The act of holding someone or something captive until a ransom is paid.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the businessman’s daughter.
2. The pirates held the ship’s crew for ransom until their demands were met.
3. The ransom note instructed the victim to leave the money in a specified location if they wanted to see their pet returned unharmed.

Synonyms:

1. Payment
2. Redemption
3. Release fee
4. Bribe
5. Extortion

Antonyms:

1. Freedom
2. Liberation
3. Release
4. Rescue
5. Unfettering

Word Meaning in Hindi: फिरौती (Phiraouti)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. अपहर्ताओं ने व्यापारी की बेटी की सुरक्षित लौटने के लिए एक बड़ी फिरौती मांगी। (The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the businessman’s daughter.)
2. डकैतों ने जहाज के चालकों को उनकी मांग पूरी होने तक फिरौती में रखा। (The pirates held the ship’s crew for ransom until their demands were met.)
3. फिरौती के नोट ने पीड़ित को यह निर्देश दिया कि यदि वह अपने पालतू जानवर को अपरिहार्य हानि से वापस देखना चाहता है, तो धन को एक निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर छोड़ दें। (The ransom note instructed the victim to leave the money in a specified location if they wanted to see their pet returned unharmed.)