Significado da palavra ransom em português

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ransom

US /ˈræn.səm/
UK /ˈræn.səm/
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Substantivo

resgate

a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner

Exemplo:
The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the child.
They refused to pay the ransom, hoping the police would find the captive.

Verbo

resgatar

to obtain the release of (a prisoner) by paying a ransom

Exemplo:
They managed to ransom the captured soldiers after lengthy negotiations.
Eles conseguiram resgatar os soldados capturados após longas negociações.
The family worked tirelessly to raise money to ransom their loved one.