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To hold somebody to ransom

A. To keep captive and demand concession

B. To humiliate

C. To offer bribe

D. To blackmail and extract money

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

To hold somebody to ransom: to put someone in a situation where they have no choice and are forced to agree to your demands.

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