| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| STRAINED | Tense, as relations |
| THAW | Relax, as tense relations |
| SEVER | Discontinue as relations |
| SOURED | Deteriorated, as relations |
| THAWED | Improved, as relations |
| CEMENTS | Solidifies, as relations. |
| SOURS | Worsens, as relations |
| SEVER | Discontinue, as relations |
| SEVER | Cut off, as relations |
| SOURED | Now poor, as relations |
| SEVER | End unequivocally, as relations |
| SEVER | Break off, as relations |
| SEVERED | Broke off, as relations |
| SMOOTHS | Makes more peaceful, as relations |
| SEVERANCE | Breaking off, as of relations. |
