Ransom Money (Noun)
Meaning
Money demanded for the return of a captured person.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The kidnappers demanded a large sum of ransom money in exchange for the safe return of the hostage.
- The family was forced to gather all their savings to pay the ransom money for their kidnapped child.
- The police warned the public not to pay the ransom money, as it would only encourage more kidnappings.
- The ransom money was dropped off at the designated location, but the kidnappers failed to release the victim.
- The government refused to pay the ransom money, citing its policy of not negotiating with terrorists.