1. SUBSIDE   support   slander   waver   reduce in intensity   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. RETRACT   cancel   wet thoroughly   withdraw   respect   Half-n-half Clue   3. TRUNCATE   moderate   slander   shorten by cutting off   cancel   Half-n-half Clue   4. SUSTAIN   weaken gradually   disown   exonerate   keep alive   Half-n-half Clue   5. RESCIND   cancel   slander   subdue   wet thoroughly   Half-n-half Clue   6. VINDICATE   condemn   subdue   drive away   exonerate   Half-n-half Clue   7. SCRUTINIZE   examine   withdraw   prosper   outdo   Half-n-half Clue