ransomed
IPA: rˈænsʌmd
adjective
- reclaimed by payment of a ransom
- saved from the bondage of sin
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Examples of "ransomed" in Sentences
- The kidnappers demanded a large sum of money to release the hostages ransomed
- In ancient times, it was common for wealthy families to be ransomed by rival kingdoms
- The pirate captain declared that any crew members captured would be ransomed for their safe return
- The princess was successfully ransomed after her family paid the hefty ransom demanded by the kidnappers
- The soldier's bravery in battle earned him the admiration of his comrades, who jokingly referred to him as "the ransomed warrior