a person or organization that tries to help two other people or groups to agree with each other

intermediary
a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens
pattern
always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes, standards etc – usually used to show approval

consistent
to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from something else

obtain
an enemy

foe
to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere

flatter
(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble

hassle
to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually

undermine
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient

consequence
the tendency to become angry very quickly
temper
to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude

insult
to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible

savour
used to describe feelings that two or more people have for each other equally, or actions that affect two or more people equally

mutually
something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about
burden
to hear news from someone who heard the news from someone else

hear something through/on the grapevine
the condition of being dealt with before other things or of being considered more important than other things
precedence
to detach or separate oneself from a situation or relationship

disengage
to persuade someone that something false is the truth, or to keep the truth hidden from someone for your own advantage

deceive
the careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it

scrutiny
something that seems to be good, but that can have a bad effect
double-edged sword
to actively avoid giving in to a strong desire or urge

resist the temptation
(too) honest or direct in behaviour or speech

forthright
officially controlling an organization or company

at the helm