| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| business | to make difficulties for someone; treat harshly |
| embarrass | Create difficulties for (someone, esp. a public figure or political party) by drawing attention to their failures or shortcomings |
| embarrasses | Create difficulties for (someone, esp. a public figure or political party) by drawing attention to their failures or shortcomings |
| lifelines | A rope or line used for life-saving, typically one thrown to rescue someone in difficulties in water or one used by sailors to secure themselves to a boat |
| spring | to pay for; treat someone to |
| fix | to exact retribution for an offense; treat someone vengefully |
