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ransomed
ran·som R0041900 (răn′səm)n.1. a. The release of property or a person in return for payment of a demanded price.b. The price or payment demanded or paid for such release.2. Christianity A redemption from sin and its consequences.tr.v. ran·somed, ran·som·ing, ran·soms 1. a. To obtain the release of by paying a certain price.b. To release after receiving such a payment.2. Christianity To deliver from sin and its consequences.
[Middle English raunson, raunsom, from Old French rançon, from Latin redēmptiō, redēmptiōn-, a buying back; see redemption.]
ran′som·er n.Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | ransomed - saved from the bondage of sinredeemedChristian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as saviorsaved - rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul" | | 2. | ransomed - reclaimed by payment of a ransomsaved - rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin; "a saved soul" |
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Synonyms for ransomedadj saved from the bondage of sinSynonymsRelated Words- Christian religion
- Christianity
- saved
adj reclaimed by payment of a ransomRelated Words |