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Vocabulary Entry
ransomed
|verb • adjective
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verb
To free or release someone from captivity or punishment by paying a price.
Example Sentences
"The hostages were ransomed after days of negotiations."
"He offered to ransom the stolen paintings for a hefty sum."
"They had to gather a large amount of money in order to ransom their friend."
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adjective
Describing something that has been redeemed or set free after payment.
Example Sentences
"The ransomed captives were finally able to return home."
"She wore a ransomed smile, relief washing over her after the ordeal."
"His ransomed soul felt lighter with each passing day."