1. DENOUNCE   condemn   cut short   destroy by chemical action   disgrace   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DERIDE   intimidate   mock   disregard   lose water   Half-n-half Clue   3. CORROBORATE   forgive   support   reveal   mock   Half-n-half Clue   4. DESICCATE   dethrone   dry out   intimidate   forgive   Half-n-half Clue   5. DAUNT   intimidate   dethrone   disgrace   mock   Half-n-half Clue   6. DEPRECATE   support   disapprove   shrink   dry out   Half-n-half Clue   7. DISDAIN   behave patronizingly   scorn   mock   express strong disapproval   Half-n-half Clue