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ransomed

/ˈræn.səmd/

ransomedpast participle

/ˈræn.səmd/

Past participle of the verb 'ransom' functioning as an adjective.

Translations

выкупленный

The ransomed hostages embraced their families.

Выкупленные заложники обняли свои семьи.

Definitions

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

ransomed

Past Simple

ransomed

Past Simple

ransomed

Past Participle

ransoming

Gerund

/ˈræn.səm/

Translations

выкупать

The kidnappers demanded a large sum to ransom the hostages.

Похитители потребовали большую сумму, чтобы выкупать заложников.

Additional translations

освобождать

выручать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ransomnoun

Definitions

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.

ransomadjective

Definitions

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

The kidnappers sent a ransom note to the authorities.