Answer: ransomed

AnswerCrossword Clue
RANSOMEDLiberated.
ransomedHold (a prisoner) and demand payment for their release
ransomedObtain the release of (a prisoner) by making a payment demanded
ransomedRANSOM, to pay a price for redemption from captivity
ransomedRelease (a prisoner) after receiving payment
RANSOMEDLike some hostages
RANSOMEDFreed for a price
RANSOMEDPaid kidnappers
RANSOMEDRedeemed, in a way.
RANSOMEDPaid for the return of
RANSOMEDRedeemed.
RANSOMEDBought out of bondage.
RANSOMEDFreed, in a way
RANSOMEDGot back, in a way
RANSOMEDRedeemed from captivity
RANSOMEDPaid for the release of
RANSOMEDRedeemed a prisoner