Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 70 ease tensions 69 defuse tensions 57 defuse 53 mediate 48 easing tensions 48 tensions 48 mend ties 47 normalize relations 47 escalating tensions 47 reconciliatory 46 escalate tensions 45 mend fences 44 inflame tensions 44 rapprochement 43 heightened tensions 43 heightened tension 43 restore normalcy 42 conciliatory 41 fence mending 41 quell 40 mutually acceptable solution 40 resolved peacefully 40 communal tension 40 heighten tensions 40 mediator 40 resolve 40 tension 40 tamp down 40 allay 40 pre empt 39 mediation 39 avert 39 conciliation 39 mediating 39 normalize ties 39 frictions 39 defusing 38 unblock 38 amicable solution 38 pacify 38 stifle dissent 38 envoys 38 constructive 37 Clashes erupted 37 conciliatory gestures 37 forestall 37 peacemaker 37 allay concerns 37 mollify 37 constructive dialogue 37 normalizing relations 37 mediators 37 destabilize 37 mutually acceptable 37 calm 36 goodwill gesture 36 shuttle diplomacy 36 placate 36 deflect criticism 36 negotiated settlement 36 reconciliation 36 clarify 36 internationalize 35 diplomatic 35 utmost restraint 35 deadlock 35 Mediators 35 resolving disputes 35 reassure 35 resolving 35 intervene 35 allay fears 35 expedite 35 Tensions 35 formalize 35 disperse crowds 35 Kouchner 34 demilitarize 34 normalize 34 dialogue 34 assuage 34 trilateral 34 sporadic clashes 34 politicize 34 reconcile 34 revive 34 detente 34 clashes erupted 34 prisoner swap 34 stabilize 34 coordinate 34 flashpoint 34 quash 33 rein 33 conciliatory tone 33 frosty relations 33 diplomatic spat 33 Foreign Secretary Shivshankar 33 standoff 33 facilitate 33 disperse protesters