ransoming

[US]/ˈrænsəmɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈrænsəmɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of paying money to free someone from captivity
n.money paid for the release of a captive

Phrases & Collocations

ransoming hostages

ransoming data

ransoming information

ransoming victims

ransoming assets

ransoming accounts

ransoming files

ransoming systems

ransoming services

ransoming networks

Example Sentences

the criminals are ransoming the hostages for a large sum of money.

authorities are working to prevent gangs from ransoming innocent victims.

ransoming valuable items has become a common tactic among thieves.

they were accused of ransoming the stolen artwork.

the police launched an investigation into the ransoming incident.

ransoming has serious legal consequences for those involved.

the company faced backlash after ransoming sensitive data.

ransoming is often linked to organized crime syndicates.

he was released after the family paid the ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

ransoming tactics have evolved with technology and the internet.

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