Holds to ransom
Synonyms for holds 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 holds to ransom
give
save
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- Holds tongue
Synonyms for holds tongue verb silence muzzle mute suppress censor gag quash soft-pedal squelch stifle hush up shut up dummy up put the lid on say nothing sit on hold one’s tongue Antonyms for holds tongue release permit sanction let go encourage allow help Synonyms verb be or make quiet bottle up choke gag hush […]
- Holds true
Synonyms for holds true verb continue, endure remain operate last stay persevere resist exist wear persist apply be in effect be in force be the case be valid have bearing hold good hold true remain true stand up stay staunch Antonyms for holds true release disbelieve forsake cease desert go leave give up quit stop […]
- Holds under a spell
Synonyms for holds under a spell verb put in trance; spellbind mesmerize stupefy captivate fascinate entrance drug soothe charm induce narcotize magnetize anesthetize bring under control dull the will hold under a spell lull to sleep make drowsy make sleepy put to sleep subject tosuggestion Antonyms for holds under a spell excite exhilarate incite inspire […]
- Holds up
Synonyms for hold up verb postpone hinder suspend stop detain delay impede interrupt stay interfere pause retard set back waive hold off prorogue slow down Antonyms for holds up aid assist facilitate further permit advance allow encourage forward help continue go promote give Synonyms verb rob mug waylay burglarize steal from stick up Antonyms permit […]