Synonyms of discount

discount 1 of 3

noun

ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt 

as in reduction

something that is or may be subtracted

a discount of 20% from the original price

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduction
• deduction
• abatement
• drop
• rebate
• depreciation
• decline
• loss
• giveback
• decrement
• dent
• diminution
• kickback
• forfeiture
• penalty
• forfeit
• fall
• diminishment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• addition
• increase
• gain
• accession
• increment
• rise
• appreciation
• boost
• raise
• augmentation
• accrual
• accretion

discount

2 of 3

verb

ˈdi-ˌskau̇nt 

1

as in to ignore

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

• ignore
• forgive
• overlook
• justify
• excuse
• explain
• disregard
• pardon
• pass over
• forgive and forget
• paper over
• remit
• blink (at)
• gloss (over)
• shrug off
• brush (aside or off)
• wink (at)
• whitewash
• condone
• rationalize
• overpass
• gloze (over)
• waive
• exculpate
• close one's eyes to
• exonerate
• vindicate
• acquit
• absolve
• wave (aside or off)
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• note
• mark
• object (to)
• mind
• heed

2

as in to dismiss

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismiss
• minimize
• diminish
• criticize
• run down
• talk down
• denigrate
• dump on
• write off
• play down
• derogate
• decry
• depreciate
• disparage
• dislike
• cry down
• belittle
• deprecate
• kiss off
• condemn
• denounce
• trash
• put down
• poor-mouth
• dis
• discredit
• bad-mouth
• vilipend
• trash-talk
• scold
• abuse
• discommend
• disapprove (of)
• censure
• malign
• disgrace
• rip
• slander
• reprobate
• slur
• vilify
• defame
• reprehend
• traduce
• asperse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• approve
• recommend
• applaud
• favor
• exalt
• sanction
• magnify
• extol
• endorse
• glorify
• countenance
• acclaim
• laud
• compliment
• commend
• eulogize

discount

3 of 3

adjective

as in cheap

Related Words

• cheap
• inexpensive
• budget
• bargain-basement
• low-end
• low
• rock-bottom
• affordable
• popular
• accessible
• reasonable
• moderate
• modest

Dissimilar Words

• expensive
• high
• costly
• dear
• upscale
• high-end

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discount

Noun

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale rarely offers discounts on the footwear styles driving current trends, making this year’s inclusion of Adidas’ Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat Sneaker and Puma’s Speedcat Ballet Suede Sneaker especially notable. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

According to the city's plan, groceries are expected to be offered at a 30% discount on average. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Verb

The agreement states that rate is discounted from the attorneys' standard hourly rates of $2,400 and $1,600 per attorney. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 29 July 2026

The English squad immediately asked officials to discount the goal as Maradona had scored it with his left hand, not his head. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 July 2026

Adjective

Shein and Temu make up 17% of the discount US market, according to a congressional report on China’s e-commerce exports. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025

Window closing on discount weight-loss drugs Many Americans have turned to compounding pharmacies to get popular weight-loss drugs, due to lack of availability or expensive retail price tags. — Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025