Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ransom-note
Noun
/ˈrænsəm noʊt/
Definition
A message written by a kidnapper demanding money or a favor in exchange for the release of a captive.
Examples
- The police found a ransom note at the scene of the kidnapping.
- She received a chilling ransom note asking for a million dollars.
- The plot twist revealed the ransom note was a fake.
Meaning
It refers to a specific type of demand, often associated with criminal acts, where a ransom is requested for someone’s freedom.
Synonyms
- demand note
- extortion note
- kidnapper’s message
