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Ransomed

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v. Simple past tense and past participle of ransom.

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adj. saved from the bondage of sin

adj. reclaimed by payment of a ransom

Word Usage

"In this system, a work such as a novel or piece of software is effectively "ransomed" - given to a publisher with the understanding that it would be released to the wider public when, and only when, they pay a certain amount."

Verb Form

ransomed ransoming ransoms

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

interchange change exchange payment defrayal

Form

ransomed ransoming

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

re-demption rescue deliver freeing expiation

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

handsome hansom transom

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

dowry indemnity bribe booty outlay