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

This year’s scrumptious shindig takes place July 19-25 and will feature nearly two-dozen restaurants offering once-a-year prix-fixe menus, special discounts and promotions, unique dishes and more. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Smaller homes mean lower prices—and that alone accounts for part of the apparent discount relative to the existing home market, which skews larger. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Verb

Retail sales in May posted their first monthly decline since late 2022, dragged down by tepid demand and merchants’ steep discounting. — Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 July 2026

What will be discounted during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 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