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ransomed

UK
/ˈræn.səmd/
US
/ˈræn.səmd/

Translations

ransomedpast participle
UK
/ˈræn.səmd/
US
/ˈræn.səmd/
Past participle of the verb 'ransom' functioning as an adjective.
The ransomed hostages embraced their families.
Выкупленные заложники обняли свои семьи.
ransomverb

ransomed

Past Simple

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
release
rescue
liberate
redeem

Definitions

ransomedpast participle
Freed or released from captivity or danger in exchange for a payment or other compensation.
The ransomed hostages were finally reunited with their families after weeks of negotiations.
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.
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