1. FACILITATE   make easier   stir up   come between   accuse   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. INDUCE   persuade   reverse   obstruct   make easier   Half-n-half Clue   3. INTIMIDATE   stir up   influence by frightening   deny   come between   Half-n-half Clue   4. HEED   weaken   reverse   accuse   pay attention to   Half-n-half Clue   5. IMPEDE   hinder   pay attention to   persuade   ridicule   Half-n-half Clue   6. HAMPER   deny   come between   influence by frightening   obstruct   Half-n-half Clue   7. INSTIGATE   weaken   deny   understand   provoke   Half-n-half Clue