Synonyms & related words for ransom

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ransom — including redeem, payment. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ransom

Explore words related to ransom — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include kidnappers, hostages, redemptory, kidnapped, kidnapping, abductors, dognapper, extorted. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ransom

Common synonyms for ransom include redeem, payment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ransom come from?

The word ransom breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -som, from Latin emo (“take, buy”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.