Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ransom | Yes | No | Yes | No |
criminal offence | Yes | No | No | No |
ransom (noun) | criminal offence (noun) |
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the act of freeing from captivity or punishment | (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act |
payment for the release of someone | |
money demanded for the return of a captured person |
ransom (verb) | criminal offence (verb) |
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exchange or buy back for money; under threat |