1. CONDONE   disregard   mock   dry out   forgive   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. CORRODE   agree   destroy by chemical action   disgrace   express strong disapproval   Half-n-half Clue   3. DISCLOSE   confuse   reveal   destroy by chemical action   behave patronizingly   Half-n-half Clue   4. CURTAIL   express strong disapproval   cut short   confuse   shrink   Half-n-half Clue   5. DAUNT   scorn   intimidate   express strong disapproval   cut short   Half-n-half Clue   6. DISCOUNT   intimidate   disregard   invent   approach   Half-n-half Clue   7. DISCREDIT   dry out   mock   disgrace   reveal   Half-n-half Clue