ransoms

[US]/ˈræn.səmz/
[UK]/ˈræn.səmz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.money paid for the release of a captive
v.to pay money for the release of a captive

Phrases & Collocations

pay ransoms

demand ransoms

collect ransoms

negotiate ransoms

ransom payments

high ransoms

ransom notes

ransom demands

release ransoms

ransom threats

Example Sentences

the kidnappers demanded ransoms for their hostages.

many families struggle to pay ransoms for their loved ones.

ransoms can vary significantly depending on the situation.

the government does not negotiate ransoms with terrorists.

some people believe paying ransoms encourages more kidnappings.

ransoms were paid in secret to avoid media attention.

he was released after his family paid the ransom.

ransoms can sometimes be used as a bargaining tool.

the police worked tirelessly to recover the ransoms.

she felt guilty for considering paying the ransom.

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