1. DEPLORE   disapprove   dethrone   agree   express strong disapproval   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DISCREDIT   disgrace   disregard   shrink   mock   Half-n-half Clue   3. DISDAIN   reveal   express strong disapproval   cut short   scorn   Half-n-half Clue   4. CONCUR   weaken   disregard   outline   agree   Half-n-half Clue   5. CONTRACT   lose water   reveal   weaken   shrink   Half-n-half Clue   6. DERIDE   destroy by chemical action   dry out   lose water   mock   Half-n-half Clue   7. DEPOSE   invent   weaken   dethrone   scorn   Half-n-half Clue