1. DAUNT   intimidate   invent   dethrone   disapprove   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DEBILITATE   weaken   confuse   mock   reveal   Half-n-half Clue   3. CORRODE   approach   compete   destroy by chemical action   behave patronizingly   Half-n-half Clue   4. DEHYDRATE   lose water   cut short   behave patronizingly   outline   Half-n-half Clue   5. DEPLORE   express strong disapproval   weaken   disgrace   invent   Half-n-half Clue   6. CONDONE   forgive   intimidate   cut short   disapprove   Half-n-half Clue   7. DESICCATE   support   dry out   cut short   lose water   Half-n-half Clue