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

Boruchow said that part of the off-price retailer's value to brands is its ability to quietly sell excess merchandise without widely advertising those discounts online. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

While some brands and retailers rarely offer discounts—or don’t even maintain an ongoing sale or clearance section—Revolve gives shoppers plenty of deals around the clock. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026

Thanks to off-season discounts, fall is a notoriously excellent time to prep your patio or backyard for next year’s outdoor festivities. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Not to be outdone by Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, Best Buy is running its own sale with Techtober, giving you discounts on tech. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Countertop appliance deals Amazon Prime Day was loaded with discounts galore on our favorite countertop appliances, like air fryers, blenders, and food processors. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

What started as a few dozen brand-name drugs now includes a catalog of more than 800 brand-name and generic medications, offering discounts on everything from popular weight loss drugs to treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

By the time competitors start pushing discounts, our clients are already part of the buyer’s decision process. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Offering discounts if users link their streaming subscription to another subscription, like for home Internet or mobile service, is said to help streaming companies reduce cancellations. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025