ransom

UK
/ˈrænsəm/
US
/ˈrænsəm/
ransomnoun
ransoms
pl
UK
/ˈrænsəm/
US
/ˈrænsəm/
Traductions
The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the release of the hostages.
Похитители потребовали выкуп за освобождение заложников.
Traductions supplémentaires
плата за освобождение
выкупная сумма
Définitions
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
ransomed
Past Simple
ransomed
Past Participle
ransoming
Gerund
UK
/ˈræn.səm/
US
/ˈræn.səm/
Traductions
The kidnappers demanded a large sum to ransom the hostages.
Похитители потребовали большую сумму, чтобы выкупать заложников.
Traductions supplémentaires
Définitions
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
UK
/ˈræn.səm/
US
/ˈræn.səm/
Used attributively (e.g., "ransom demand", "ransom note").
Définitions
Relating to or involving a ransom demanded or paid for release.
The kidnappers sent a ransom note to the authorities.
Synonymes