The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; alteration of hue or appearance. / A discolored spot; a stain.

To deduct from an account, debt, charge, and the like. / To lend money upon, deducting the discount or allowance for interest

A reduction in price. / (finance) A deduction made for interest, in advancing money upon, or purchasing, a bill or note not due; payment in advance of interest upon money.

(of a store) Specializing in selling goods at reduced prices.

(slang, idiomatic, euphemistic) Theft or pilferage, typically of a small item; shoplifting.

(transitive) To upset the composure of. / (transitive) To bring into confusion. / (transitive) To frustrate, discomfit.

A state of disunion.

An enforced compliance or control. / A systematic method of obtaining obedience. / A state of order based on submission to authority. / A set of rules regulating behaviour.

(transitive) To train someone by instruction and practice. / (transitive) To teach someone to obey authority. / (transitive) To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

(uncountable) Dissatisfaction. / (uncountable) A longing for better times or circumstances. / (countable) A discontented person; a malcontent.