1. condemn   DENOUNCE   CONCUR   DEPRECATE   DEPOSE   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. cut short   CONDONE   CONTRACT   CURTAIL   CONFOUND   Half-n-half Clue   3. shrink   DEVISE   DEHYDRATE   DEPLORE   CONTRACT   Half-n-half Clue   4. intimidate   CONDESCEND   DEPRECATE   DESICCATE   DAUNT   Half-n-half Clue   5. express strong disapproval   DERIDE   DEPLORE   CONVERGE   DISDAIN   Half-n-half Clue   6. dethrone   DEPOSE   CURTAIL   CONTEND   DERIDE   Half-n-half Clue   7. weaken   DENOUNCE   DEVISE   CONTEND   DEBILITATE   Half-n-half Clue