Ransom is a term used to describe the PAYMENT of money or goods in exchange for the release of a person or property. EMANCIPATE (10 letters) means to FREE someone from legal, social, or political restrictions. DELIVERANCE (11 letters) is the act of rescuing someone from danger or difficulty. LIBERATION (10 letters) is the act of setting someone FREE from captivity or oppression. COMPENSATION (12 letters) is the act of providing something of value in exchange for a service or loss. REGAIN (6 letters) means to get back something that was lost. EXPIATION (9 letters) is the act of making amends for a wrong or sin. EXTRICATE (9 letters) means to FREE someone or something from a difficult situation. BRIBE (5 letters) is the act of giving money or goods in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person. BUY (3 letters) is the act of obtaining something by paying money or its equivalent. DELIVER (7 letters) is the act of taking something to a destination. FREE (4 letters) means to release someone from captivity or bondage. LIBERATE (8 letters) is the act of setting someone FREE from captivity or oppression. PAYMENT (7 letters) is the act of paying for something. REDEEM (6 letters) means to REGAIN or recover something by paying a price.