1. ADVOCATE   subside   ascribe   alter slightly   recommend   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. COALESCE   coax   admit   criticize   combine   Half-n-half Clue   3. ABATE   subside   settle by making concessions   delude   have an ambition   Half-n-half Clue   4. CENSURE   unite   satisfy desire   criticize   combine   Half-n-half Clue   5. ACQUIESCE   shorten   criticize   coax   agree   Half-n-half Clue   6. COLLABORATE   admit   subside   turn away   work together   Half-n-half Clue   7. COMPROMISE   have an ambition   satisfy desire   settle by making concessions   relieve   Half-n-half Clue