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

For instance, auto companies' financing arms may offer below-market rates as an incentive to buy their cars, although those deals are often tied to slower-selling vehicles or offered instead of a larger up-front discount, Manzi said. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Get a bottle of wine from the Kinderhook Bottle Shop to enjoy on the inn porch before dinner at the Mediterranean small-plate restaurant Isola (which even offers a discount for guests of the inn). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Verb

Having discounted the first two options, the possibility narrowed to the third. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Old Navy is having an amazing sale, with prices on their matching sets discounted by 40 percent. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 19 Sep. 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