1. DISDAIN   disapprove   scorn   express strong disapproval   mock   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DISCLOSE   reveal   compete   disapprove   invent   Half-n-half Clue   3. DISCOUNT   shrink   confuse   disregard   disapprove   Half-n-half Clue   4. DEVISE   disregard   forgive   invent   condemn   Half-n-half Clue   5. DISCREDIT   express strong disapproval   compete   disapprove   disgrace   Half-n-half Clue   6. DEPOSE   dry out   destroy by chemical action   dethrone   weaken   Half-n-half Clue   7. DEPRECATE   disgrace   disapprove   cut short   confuse   Half-n-half Clue