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

Snagging this portable monitor is a no-brainer—especially with this jaw-dropping 41% discount! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Retailers responded with deep discounts on various lettuce products in an attempt to win back anxious shoppers. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

The secret, French says, is to never discount sophistication. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

The city also highlighted discounts for low-income employees and discounted monthly passes, while emphasizing that the first 90 minutes are free for all downtown garages. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 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