1. CONCUR   forgive   scorn   approach   agree   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DISCREDIT   compete   disgrace   reveal   dethrone   Half-n-half Clue   3. DERIDE   cut short   dethrone   mock   outline   Half-n-half Clue   4. DESICCATE   condemn   cut short   dry out   forgive   Half-n-half Clue   5. DEHYDRATE   compete   lose water   disregard   express strong disapproval   Half-n-half Clue   6. DEPLORE   dethrone   confuse   destroy by chemical action   express strong disapproval   Half-n-half Clue   7. DEPRECATE   disapprove   disregard   dethrone   agree   Half-n-half Clue