1. GRATIFY   reverse   stay for long time   satisfy   persuade   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. IMPLEMENT   become weak or speak hesitantly   make easier   put into effect   attribute to someone   Half-n-half Clue   3. HEED   influence by frightening   attribute to someone   pay attention to   persuade   Half-n-half Clue   4. IMPUTE   attribute to someone   stir up   obstruct   reverse   Half-n-half Clue   5. FATHOM   stay for long time   pay attention to   understand   weaken   Half-n-half Clue   6. LAMENT   come between   reverse   grieve   obstruct   Half-n-half Clue   7. INSTIGATE   provoke   obstruct   pay attention to   satisfy   Half-n-half Clue