Holding to ransom
Synonyms for holding to ransom
verb intimidating for money
extort
coerce
badger
ransom
force
demand
compel
milk
shake
threaten
squeeze
exact
bleed
hold to ransom
put the shake on
shake down
Antonyms for holding to ransom
give
save
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