1. DEPLORE   express strong disapproval   invent   disapprove   destroy by chemical action   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DEPOSE   dethrone   cut short   condemn   approach   Half-n-half Clue   3. DEPRECATE   shrink   disapprove   approach   dethrone   Half-n-half Clue   4. CONTEND   reveal   compete   forgive   express strong disapproval   Half-n-half Clue   5. DISCOUNT   shrink   dethrone   disregard   agree   Half-n-half Clue   6. DEVISE   intimidate   invent   behave patronizingly   confuse   Half-n-half Clue   7. CONVERGE   approach   express strong disapproval   shrink   cut short   Half-n-half Clue