1. disregard   DEPRECATE   CONTRACT   DISDAIN   DISCOUNT   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. mock   DEHYDRATE   DERIDE   CORROBORATE   DAUNT   Half-n-half Clue   3. support   CORROBORATE   DISCLOSE   DEPRECATE   CURTAIL   Half-n-half Clue   4. approach   DEHYDRATE   CONTRACT   CONVERGE   CONDONE   Half-n-half Clue   5. express strong disapproval   DEPOSE   DISCREDIT   DEPLORE   CONTEND   Half-n-half Clue   6. disgrace   DENOUNCE   DISCREDIT   DEPOSE   DISCOUNT   Half-n-half Clue   7. destroy by chemical action   DENOUNCE   DISDAIN   CURTAIL   CORRODE   Half-n-half Clue