Definition
ransoming
noun
- the act of demanding payment for the release of a captive person or seized property
verb
- present participle of ransom; demanding payment for the release of someone or something
Examples
- The kidnappers were ransoming the businessman for two million dollars.
- Ransoming hostages is a serious federal crime.
- The pirates were ransoming the captured ship and its crew.
- The ransoming of the artwork continued for months.
- Police worked to stop the ransoming operation.
- The family refused to participate in the ransoming scheme.