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discotheque a nightclub for dancing, usu. with recorded, amplified music; disco.
discount to deduct (an amount or percentage) from a cost or price. [12 definitions]
discountable combined form of discount.
discountenance to embarrass or disconcert. [2 definitions]
discount house a store that regularly sells merchandise for less than the usual retail prices; discount store.
discount store see "discount house."
discourage to cause to lose hope or confidence; dishearten. [3 definitions]
discourageable combined form of discourage.
discouragement the act of discouraging, or the condition or an instance of being discouraged. [2 definitions]
discouraging causing one to lose hope, faith, or enthusiasm.
discourse verbal communication; conversation. [4 definitions]
discourteous not having or showing good manners; impolite; rude.
discourtesy impoliteness; rudeness. [2 definitions]
discover to find or see (something unknown) before anyone else. [3 definitions]
discoverable combined form of discover.
discovery the act or consequence of discovering. [2 definitions]
Discovery Day see "Columbus Day."
discredit to harm the reputation of. [6 definitions]
discreditable combined form of discredit.
discreet reserved and judicious, esp. in talking about or otherwise revealing confidential matters; circumspect. [2 definitions]
discrepancy lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency. [2 definitions]