ransom

As nouns the difference between release and ransom

is that release is the event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms) while ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

As verbs the difference between release and ransom

is that release is to let go (of); to cease to hold or contain while ransom is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

As verbs the difference between levy and ransom

is that levy is to impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property while ransom is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

As nouns the difference between levy and ransom

is that levy is the act of levying while ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

As nouns the difference between ransom and robbery

is that ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage while robbery is the act or practice of robbing.

As a verb ransom

is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

As verbs the difference between sacrifice and ransom

is that sacrifice is to offer (something) as a gift to a deity while ransom is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

As nouns the difference between sacrifice and ransom

is that sacrifice is the offering of anything to a god; consecratory rite while ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

As nouns the difference between ransom and compensation

is that ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage while compensation is the act or principle of compensating.

As a verb ransom

is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

As verbs the difference between ransom and atone

is that ransom is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties while atone is to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime or a sin one has committed.

As a noun ransom

is money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

As nouns the difference between ransom and payment

is that ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage while payment is (uncountable) the act of paying.

As a verb ransom

is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.

As nouns the difference between ransom and bribe

is that ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage while bribe is something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

As verbs the difference between ransom and bribe

is that ransom is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties while bribe is to give a bribe to.

As nouns the difference between ransom and transom

is that ransom is money paid for the freeing of a hostage while transom is a crosspiece over a door; a lintel.

As a verb ransom

is to deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.