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

In the year that followed, Menin’s group worked to put on public art shows and concerts in downtown neighborhoods, and offer discounts downtown businesses. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

The Customer Appreciation Sale will offer 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, and discounts on select physical games, downloadable content, accessories and apparel. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Providing real-time basket totals, contextual discounts, price comparisons and product recommendations are all ways to help shoppers make better decisions without creating more work. — Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

For more amazing tech upgrades like this, check out our PCMag Amazon Labor Day roundup, which still has epic discounts on gear by Bose, Garmin, HP, and more. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026

The Supreme Court order was issued just in time for the start of a 60-day period before the election, in which broadcasters are required by US law to offer ad discounts to individual candidates. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

My expert shopping adventure led me to 10 can’t-miss Labor Day discounts going for $20 or less. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Now is also a great time to stock up on household essentials with discounts on dishwasher tabs, batteries, toilet bowl cleaner and more up to 50% off. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Smaller groups are also subject to discounts—parties of seven can score 54% off all tickets, groups of six can take 47% off all tickets, and so on. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 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