ransom in Latin
ransom in Latin is pretium, redimō — ransom means money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
ransom in Latin
pretium
redimō
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
What does "ransom" mean?
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noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
"The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release."
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verb To pay money to free someone held captive.
"They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates."
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ransom in a sentence
- The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release.
- The family paid the ransom within twenty-four hours.
- They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates.
- The king was ransomed after months of negotiation.
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What is "ransom" in Latin?
"ransom" in Latin is pretium, redimō. ransom means: Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
How do you use "ransom" in a sentence?
Example: "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release." In Latin, "ransom" is pretium, redimō.
Are there other ways to say "ransom" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "ransom": pretium, redimō.
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