Synonyms of discount

discount 1 of 3

noun

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

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
• diss
• trash
• put down
• poor-mouth
• dis
• discredit
• bad-mouth
• vilipend
• trash-talk
• scold
• abuse
• discommend
• disapprove (of)
• censure
• malign
• disgrace
• slander
• reprobate
• slur
• rip
• reprehend
• vilify
• defame
• traduce
• asperse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

discount

3 of 3

adjective

as in cheap

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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