ransomed

An archaic adjective meaning 'redeemed' or 'bought back from captivity or punishment'. It is rarely used in modern English outside of historical or religious contexts.

ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'искупленный' или 'выкупленный из плена или от наказания'. Редко используется в современном английском языке, за исключением исторического или религиозного контекста.esAdjetivo en desuso que significa 'redimido' o 'rescatado del cautiverio o del castigo mediante el pago de un rescate'. Rara vez se usa en inglés moderno, salvo en contextos históricos o religiosos.frAdjectif désignant une personne ou une chose rachetée, libérée contre rançon, ou délivrée d'un châtiment. Sens vieilli ou littéraire, employé surtout dans des contextes historiques ou religieux.deVeraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'erlöst' oder 'aus Gefangenschaft oder von einer Strafe freigekauft'. Wird im modernen Englischen selten verwendet, außer in historischem oder religiösem Kontext.ptAdjetivo arcaico que significa 'redimido' ou 'resgatado de cativeiro ou de punição'. Raramente usado no inglês moderno, exceto em contexto histórico ou religioso.zh过时的形容词，意为“被赎回的”或“从囚禁或惩罚中被赎出的”。现代英语中很少使用，除非在历史或宗教语境中。arصفة قديمة تعني 'مُفدىً' أو 'مُخلَّص من الأسر أو العقاب'. نادراً ما تُستخدم في الإنجليزية المعاصرة إلا في السياقات التاريخية أو الدينية.

1. Saved from sin C2 formal

   Delivered or redeemed from the bondage of sin, often in a religious or spiritual context.

   • The faithful believe they are ransomed by divine grace.
   • In the hymn, the ransomed souls sing praises.
   • He felt ransomed from his past mistakes through repentance.

   ruИскупленныйesredimido del pecadofrracheté (du péché)deErlösterptRemidozh被救赎的arالمُفْتَدى

   Sinónimos: redeemedsaved

   Antónimos: damnedlost

2. Reclaimed by payment C1 formal

   Reclaimed or set free after the payment of a ransom.

   • The ransomed hostages were finally reunited with their families.
   • The treasure was ransomed back to its original owners.
   • The ransomed artifact was returned to the museum.

   ruВыкупленныйesRescatado mediante pagofrRachetédefreigekauftptResgatadozh被赎回的arمُفْتَكّ

   Sinónimos: liberatedredeemedrescued

   Antónimos: confinedimprisoned

• more ransomed comparative form
• most ransomed superlative form

A verb meaning to release someone or something in exchange for payment or a demanded price.

ruГлагол, означающий освобождение кого-либо или чего-либо в обмен на плату или требуемую цену.esVerbo que significa liberar a alguien o algo a cambio de un pago o precio exigido, o pagar esa cantidad para obtener su liberación.frVerbe signifiant libérer quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre le paiement d'une rançon ou d'un prix exigé.deVerb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas gegen Zahlung eines Lösegelds oder einer geforderten Gegenleistung freizulassen oder auszulösen.ptVerbo que significa libertar alguém ou algo em troca de um pagamento ou de um preço exigido. Também pode indicar o ato de pagar o resgate para obter essa libertação.zh动词，指支付赎金或满足要求以换取某人或某物的释放或归还；也指通过勒索等手段索取赎金。arفعل يعني تحرير شخص أو شيء مقابل دفع مبلغ من المال أو تقديم فدية أو ثمن مطلوب.

1. To demand payment for release B2 formal

   To demand a sum of money or payment in exchange for the release of a person or property that has been taken.

   • The kidnappers threatened to ransom the hostage for a million dollars.
   • They attempted to ransom the stolen artwork back to the museum.
   • The pirates ransomed the captured crew for a large sum of gold.

   ruТребовать выкупesexigir rescatefrrançonnerdeLösegeld fordernptExigir resgatezh勒索赎金arطلب فدية

   Sinónimos: blackmailextort

2. To redeem or buy back B2 formal

   To obtain the release of someone or something by paying a demanded price.

   • The family ransomed their son from the captors.
   • The company ransomed the stolen data from the hackers.
   • He ransomed his freedom by paying the debt.

   ruВыкупитьesrescatarfrracheter (en payant une rançon)deAuslösenptResgatarzh赎回arافتدى

   Sinónimos: buy backbuy outdeliverfreeredeemreleaserescue

• ransomed past participle
• ransomed past simple
• ransoming present participle
• ransoms third person singular