1. IMPAIR   weaken   become weak or speak hesitantly   satisfy   persuade   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. GAINSAY   come between   understand   deny   pay attention to   Half-n-half Clue   3. FACILITATE   obstruct   make easier   ridicule   accuse   Half-n-half Clue   4. GRATIFY   weaken   satisfy   lose vitality   persuade   Half-n-half Clue   5. INDICT   understand   influence by frightening   stir up   accuse   Half-n-half Clue   6. IMPEDE   make easier   stir up   ridicule   hinder   Half-n-half Clue   7. HAMPER   obstruct   deny   grieve   stir up   Half-n-half Clue