ransomable

/ˈrænzəməbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being ransomed or requiring ransom

“The government refused to pay ransom for the captured diplomats, making their release ransomable.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is capable of being ransomed

“The king was considered a ransomable hostage in the negotiations between the warring nations.”

Synonyms

  • extortible
  • payable

Antonyms

  • irrecoupable
  • unpayable