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ransom

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/ˈrænsəm/

/ˈrænsəm/

noun

1 fidye countable or uncountable

Definition (English)

Money demanded or paid for the release of a captive person or stolen property.

Example Sentences

The kidnappers demanded a large ransom.

Adam kaçıranlar büyük bir fidye talep etti.
Police advised against paying the ransom.

Polis fidye ödenmemesini tavsiye etti.

Collocations

pay ransomdemand ransomhold for ransomransom noteransom moneyransom payment

Phrases 4