1. DEPLORE   express strong disapproval   dethrone   intimidate   behave patronizingly   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. CONTRACT   destroy by chemical action   dethrone   outline   shrink   Half-n-half Clue   3. CONVERGE   scorn   approach   condemn   outline   Half-n-half Clue   4. DISDAIN   forgive   invent   scorn   cut short   Half-n-half Clue   5. DEVISE   invent   weaken   scorn   condemn   Half-n-half Clue   6. CONCUR   approach   agree   condemn   behave patronizingly   Half-n-half Clue   7. DELINEATE   cut short   outline   reveal   forgive   Half-n-half Clue