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Definitions from the WebTerm: hold for ransomPart of speech: Verb phrase Sense 1: To detain someone or something as a prisoner or hostage in exchange for a ransom. Example sentence: "The criminal gang decided to hold the wealthy businessman for ransom until his family paid a hefty sum." Sense 2: To demand a ransom in exchange for returning or releasing someone or something that is held captive. Example sentence: "The kidnappers threatened to harm the hostage if the victim's family didn't comply with their demand to hold the victim for ransom." Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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