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Ransom
01
rescate
an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity
Ejemplos
The pirates released the crew unharmed after receiving the agreed-upon ransom from the shipping company.
Los piratas liberaron a la tripulación ilesa después de recibir el rescate acordado de la compañía naviera.
02
the act of releasing someone from captivity, danger, or punishment
Ejemplos
The ransom of the village was a turning point in the story.
to ransom
01
to secure the release of someone or something by paying money, usually under threat
Ejemplos
He ransomed his friend by paying the demanded sum.
