1. DEVISE   express strong disapproval   invent   confuse   disregard   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DEPLORE   express strong disapproval   scorn   dry out   intimidate   Half-n-half Clue   3. DENOUNCE   lose water   condemn   weaken   mock   Half-n-half Clue   4. DEPOSE   support   invent   approach   dethrone   Half-n-half Clue   5. CURTAIL   dry out   cut short   compete   disgrace   Half-n-half Clue   6. DESICCATE   approach   scorn   dry out   reveal   Half-n-half Clue   7. DEBILITATE   weaken   invent   condemn   dethrone   Half-n-half Clue