Synonyms of discounts

discounts 1 of 2

noun

plural of discount

as in reductions

something that is or may be subtracted

a discount of 20% from the original price

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reductions
• deductions
• rebates
• abatements
• drops
• kickbacks
• declines
• dents
• falls
• givebacks
• depreciations
• penalties
• losses
• forfeitures
• decrements
• forfeits
• diminutions
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• increases
• gains
• accessions
• increments
• accruals
• raises
• rises
• accretions
• boosts
• augmentations
• appreciations

discounts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discount

1

as in ignores

to dismiss as of little importance

even while acknowledging the primacy of the director, we should not discount the contributions of all the others who worked on the film

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• justifies
• overlooks
• pardons
• excuses
• explains
• disregards
• forgives and forgets
• remits
• shrugs off
• papers over
• brushes (aside or off)
• passes over
• blinks (at)
• winks (at)
• glosses (over)
• whitewashes
• condones
• overpasses
• rationalizes
• glozes (over)
• closes one's eyes to
• waves (aside or off)
• waives
• exculpates
• exonerates
• vindicates
• absolves
• acquits
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notes
• marks
• minds
• objects (to)
• heeds

2

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismisses
• minimizes
• diminishes
• criticizes
• runs down
• talks down
• derogates
• plays down
• disparages
• denigrates
• dumps on
• dislikes
• trash-talks
• decries
• depreciates
• belittles
• cries down
• writes off
• deprecates
• poor-mouths
• condemns
• denounces
• bad-mouths
• abuses
• kisses off
• trashes
• puts down
• vilipends
• scolds
• disses
• disapproves (of)
• discredits
• discommends
• reprehends
• censures
• slurs
• slanders
• disgraces
• maligns
• reprobates
• rips
• asperses
• vilifies
• traduces
• defames

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praises
• applauds
• recommends
• favors
• approves
• lauds
• extols
• exalts
• sanctions
• magnifies
• endorses
• glorifies
• acclaims
• compliments
• commends
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discounts

Noun

The two teams still trade at massive discounts to their private-market valuations. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

SpaceX’s Starlink appears to be making an aggressive push to attract new customers by offering deep discounts of 30% to 50% off in select areas. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Wireless network providers like T-Mobile and Verizon offer options that pair wireless services with entertainment perks, whether that means access to a streaming platform or discounts on subscriptions. — Sophie Dunne, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Created in 1992, the 340B Drug Discount Program requires drug manufacturers to sell outpatient medications at steep discounts to certain eligible healthcare providers. — Ted Okon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

The lenses, produced for the defunct camera maker Contax, were bought at steep discounts on eBay. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

All employees also get free parking and meals, as well as discounts, training and advancement opportunities. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

For a city home assessed at $100,000, that comes to about $2,731 a year before any exemptions or discounts. — Elizabeth Jane Beckett-Camarata, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Homebuilders eager to close deals are offering discounts, especially temporary rate buydowns, to sweeten the pot. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

The estimate also discounts what remains of the base for the risk that courts strike the tax down. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Sometimes a person discounts abundant evidence of competence. — Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Starz’s current promo discounts a subscription to $6/month for your first three months. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 July 2026

The Adidas Back to School Sale is happening now and discounts items by up to 50 percent off — no promo code necessary. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 25 July 2026

Since Lululemon rarely discounts its most popular styles, this is one of the best opportunities to stock up before the holiday, and if history is any indication, the best colors and sizes won't stay in stock for long. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Gap rarely discounts its linen collection, which makes this sale worth paying attention to. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026

While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200. — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026