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fence mending
noun
()
social action to improve poor relations (especially in politics)
Examples:
They moved forward from a period of fence mending to substantive changes in the country.
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rapprochement
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tensions
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rancor
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divisive
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talks
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cordial
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discord
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cordiality
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animosity
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contrition
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contretemps
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disagreement
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frostiness
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parleys
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dustup
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summitry
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saber rattling
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brinkmanship
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undiplomatic
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mollifying
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spats
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trilateral
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mediation
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courtship
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reengagement
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dialogue
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antagonism
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discussions
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mistrust
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amity
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fruitful
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misunderstanding
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reconcilation
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dissension
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posturing
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snub
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bonhomie
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upmanship
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familiarization
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chummy
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strained
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defuse
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delegation
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friction
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quarrels
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politicking
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bellicose
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scolding
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pacify
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distrust
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disaccord
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olive branch
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upbraiding
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hostility
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friendship
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fence mending
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