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ransom vs defrayment

defrayment vs ransom

ransom and defrayment both are nouns.

ransom is a verb but defrayment is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ransom Yes No Yes No
defrayment Yes No No No
As nouns, defrayment is a hypernym of ransom; that is, defrayment is a word with a broader meaning than ransom:
  • ransom: payment for the release of someone
  • defrayment: the act of paying money
Other hypernyms of ransom include defrayal, payment.
ransom (noun) defrayment (noun)
the act of freeing from captivity or punishment the act of paying money
payment for the release of someone
money demanded for the return of a captured person
ransom (verb) defrayment (verb)
exchange or buy back for money; under threat
Difference between ransom and defrayment

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