Definition

A person who pays money to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped.

Example

The ransomer agreed to pay the demanded amount to secure the release of the hostage.

Conversation

Did you hear about that kid who was kidnapped last week?

Yeah, I read that they found a ransomer involved.

That's so scary! I can't believe people would do that.

I know, it makes you think about safety in our community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ransomer → It is formed from "ransom" (from Old French *rançon*, meaning a price paid for the release of a prisoner) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A ransomer is a person who pays a ransom for someone's release.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who pays a 'price' ('ransom') to 'release' someone — that's what a ransomer does.

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