if two situations, ideas etc are intertwined, they are closely related to each other

The problems of crime and unemployment are closely intertwined.

to frighten or threaten someone into making them do what you want intimidate somebody into doing something

intimidation [uncountable noun]

subject/problem

[countable noun]a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people

COLLOCATIONS
the issue of something raise an issue (=say that an issue should be discussed) address an issue (=discuss or deal with an issue) resolve an issue

the information, skills, and understanding that you have gained through learning or experience

[transitive verb] to move something or someone upwards into the air:

to connect

to link up with somebody

linked-in (social media)

hear to

waste matter from animals that is mixed with soil to improve the soil and help plants grow

The foreground is what looks like the closest thing to you. It's in front of everything else in the picture, and it has the most detail. The background is the opposite-- it's the farthest away and has the least amount of detail. Middle-ground is in-between.

to treat a person or animal badly, especially in a cruel way [= ill-treat, maltreat]: