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ransom

/ˈrænsəm/

ransomsubstantiv

ransoms

/ˈrænsəm/

Übersetzungen

выкуп

The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the release of the hostages.

Похитители потребовали выкуп за освобождение заложников.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

плата за освобождение

выкупная сумма

Definitionen

A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.

The kidnappers demanded a ransom of one million dollars for the safe return of the hostages.

The act of freeing someone from captivity or punishment by paying a price.

The family was relieved when the ransom was paid and their loved one was released.

(Theology) The price paid for the salvation or deliverance of humankind from sin; redemption.

Christian doctrine speaks of Christ's death as the ransom for humanity.

Synonyme

ransomverb

ransomed

Past Simple

ransomed

Past Participle

ransoming

Gerund

/ˈræn.səm/

Übersetzungen

выкупать

The kidnappers demanded a large sum to ransom the hostages.

Похитители потребовали большую сумму, чтобы выкупать заложников.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

освобождать

выручать

Definitionen

To obtain the release of a captive or seized property by paying a demanded price.

The family had to ransom their loved one from the kidnappers.

To seize and hold (a person or property) in order to demand payment for their release.

Pirates ransomed the merchant vessel's crew for a hefty sum.

Synonyme

ransomadjektiv

/ˈræn.səm/

Used attributively (e.g., "ransom demand", "ransom note").

Definitionen

Relating to or involving a ransom demanded or paid for release.

The kidnappers sent a ransom note to the authorities.

Synonyme

held for ransom