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3. frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
5. an individual who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization.
9. not leading to a firm result; not ending dispute.
11. an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations (especially in international affairs.
13. reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation.
16. aggressive or warlike behaviour.
17. a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.
18. the action of returning a military attack; counter-attack.

1. giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
2. a plan that has no chance of succeeding or being effective.
4. frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
6. the action of attacking without provocation.
7. an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one.
8. the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
10. to negotiate the terms and conditions of a transaction.
12. a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful.
14. deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
15. an agreement entered into by two or more parties for their mutual benefit, especially in a business or political context.