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The witness did not budge____persuasions and threats.

Aunless

Bdespite

Ceven if

Din case

Answer:

B. despite

Read Explanation:

  • Despite is a preposition meaning in spite of. It is used to show that something happened even though there were opposing circumstances.

  • Here, the witness remained firm even though others tried to persuade or threaten them.

  • Structure: Despite + noun / noun phrase

  • Example: Despite the heavy rain, they continued the match.

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