buy freedom of

VERB

ransom

Synonyms

STRONG

deliver emancipate extricate free liberate manumit recover redeem regain release reprise repurchase rescue save unchain

WEAK

buy out obtain release of pay for release of set free unfetter

Antonyms

STRONG

confine forfeit harm hold hurt imprison incarcerate keep limit lose restrain

Example Sentences

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buy freedom of

"All must buy freedom of the greenwood, master," answered the man, quite civilly.

From Robin Hood by N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth