Release and Ransom

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Release

Release verb - To set free (as from slavery or confinement).

Usage example: release the prisoners immediately

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Ransom is a synonym for release in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Ransom" instead the word "Release" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like redeem, free, bribe, save.

Nearby Words: released, releasing

Ransom

Ransom verb - To free from captivity or punishment by paying a price.

Usage example: the prince emptied the treasury to ransom his son from the kidnappers

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Release is a synonym for ransom in activity topic. You can use "Release" instead the word "Ransom" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as action, redeem, bribe, save.

Nearby Words: ransomed, ransoming

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How words are described

complete	complete release	complete ransom
proper	proper release	proper ransom

Common collocations

time	release time	ransom time
prisoners	release prisoners	ransom prisoners

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