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ransom

UK
/ˈrænsəm/
US
/ˈrænsəm/

Translations

ransomnoun
ransoms
pl
UK
/ˈrænsəm/
US
/ˈrænsəm/
The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the release of the hostages.
Похитители потребовали выкуп за освобождение заложников.
Additional translations
плата за освобождение
выкупная сумма
Synonyms
redemption
extortion
bribe
price
payment
ransomverb
ransomed
Past Simple
ransomed
Past Participle
ransoming
Gerund
UK
/ˈræn.səm/
US
/ˈræn.səm/
The kidnappers demanded a large sum to ransom the hostages.
Похитители потребовали большую сумму, чтобы выкупать заложников.
Additional translations
освобождать
выручать
Synonyms
rescue
release
liberate
redeem
ransomadjective
UK
/ˈræn.səm/
US
/ˈræn.səm/
Used attributively (e.g., "ransom demand", "ransom note").
Synonyms
ransomed
redeemed
held for ransom
captured
kidnapped

Definitions

ransomnoun
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.
ransomverb
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.
ransomadjective
Relating to or involving a ransom demanded or paid for release.
The kidnappers sent a ransom note to the authorities.
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