Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ransom-money
noun
ˈræn.səm ˈmʌn.i
Definition
The amount of money demanded or paid for the release of someone who has been taken captive.
Examples
- The kidnappers demanded a large ransom money for the safe return of the hostages.
- After days of negotiation, the family finally agreed to pay the ransom money to secure their loved one’s freedom.
Meaning
Ransom money is specifically the sum requested by kidnappers in exchange for the safe return of a person, often associated with criminal activities.
Synonyms
- ransom
- payment
- price
