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

Stock is already limited, but below you can find the most gasp-inducing discounts on our favorite brands from just $6. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Transit discounts are available for seniors, disabled and student riders. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Downtown and on-campus bookstores did similar clean outs, offering up to 70% discounts on Nike wares before pivoting quickly with pop-up adidas shops in July. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Now, in a hard year, the retailer wants steeper discounts, faster delivery, and unpaid changes to the production line. — Esmt Berlin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Many of the Florida and Texas markets with the biggest discounts also experienced a surge in homebuilding during and after the pandemic, giving buyers more options, Fairweather says. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Many of her events cost $15 or less, and Torres offers discounts or other financial support for women who want to attend but don’t have the financial means to. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

This year's sales include discounts on everything from laptops, headphones and calculators to lunch boxes, sneakers, storage solutions and classroom supplies. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Subscribers to Tablet Plus ($99 annually) receive benefits like complimentary breakfast, room upgrades, and members-only discounts. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Verb

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

An uncertain company can become a strong investment when the valuation discounts more trouble than eventually occurs. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 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