1. DEPLORE   disapprove   disregard   approach   express strong disapproval   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. CONDONE   forgive   support   disapprove   approach   Half-n-half Clue   3. DERIDE   condemn   forgive   destroy by chemical action   mock   Half-n-half Clue   4. DESICCATE   dry out   weaken   destroy by chemical action   shrink   Half-n-half Clue   5. DEHYDRATE   weaken   express strong disapproval   lose water   approach   Half-n-half Clue   6. CONFOUND   compete   support   destroy by chemical action   confuse   Half-n-half Clue   7. CONTEND   approach   dethrone   compete   disgrace   Half-n-half Clue