Ransomer: meaning, definitions and examples
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ransomer
[ ˈrænˌsoʊmɚ ]
crime context
A ransomer is a person who demands a ransom, typically for the release of property or a person that has been unlawfully taken. This term is often associated with kidnappings where the captor requests a payment in exchange for the victim's return. Ransomers operate in various scenarios, including hostage situations and cyber crimes, where computer systems or data may be held hostage until a ransom is paid. Their actions are illegal and can lead to severe legal consequences.
Synonyms
extortionist, hijacker, kidnapper
Examples of usage
- The ransomer contacted the family with demands for money.
- Police are investigating the ransomer's identity.
- The ransomer threatened to harm the hostages if his demands weren't met.
Translations
Translations of the word "ransomer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sequestrador
🇮🇳 रैनसॉमर
🇩🇪 Lösegeldgeber
🇮🇩 perampas
🇺🇦 викрадач
🇵🇱 porywacz
🇯🇵 人質要求者
🇫🇷 ravisseur
🇪🇸 secuestrador
🇹🇷 kaçıran
🇰🇷 납치자
🇸🇦 خاطف
🇨🇿 vyděrač
🇸🇰 únosca
🇨🇳 绑架者
🇸🇮 zalezovalec
🇮🇸 fanga
🇰🇿 бұзақы
🇬🇪 გატაცება
🇦🇿 qaçıran
🇲🇽 secuestrador
Etymology
The word 'ransomer' is derived from the noun 'ransom,' which comes from the Old French 'rançon' (derived from Latin 'redemptio,' meaning 'redemption'). The concept of ransom dates back to medieval times when captives were often taken during wars or skirmishes and exchanged for money or other valuables. In contemporary usage, the term has evolved to encompass various forms of extortion, including cyber kidnappings, where computer systems are held for ransom, leveraging the digital evolution of crime. As society has progressed, the implications and consequences of ransom-related crimes have expanded, leading to stricter laws and international cooperation to combat such behaviors.