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ransom Antonyms

Opposite of ransom

Because the opposite of ransom shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To obtain the release of a captive or seized item by paying a demanded price.

Usage Example

"The crown agreed to capture the captured diplomat before winter set in."

Strong
capture
imprison
kidnap
abduct

• noun (Context 2)

The act of freeing a prisoner or captive, or delivering someone from a penalty or obligation, in exchange for payment.

Usage Example

"Ancient legal codes often outlined the specific terms required for the captivity of prisoners of war."

Strong
captivity
imprisonment

Similar words to ransom

Words similar to ransom shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

redeem
redemption
deliverance
release
buy out
payoff
liberate
extort
See all synonyms of ransom

• Nearby Words

rankly
rankness
ransack
ransom
ransomware
rant
rap

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ransom. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ransom
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