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

Bundle flights with add-ons for more Frontier discounts Frontier’s low fares are only the beginning. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026

In order to support the sellers, Wildberries offered discounts on storage fees, free transfer of goods to other facilities, discounted loans at the Wildberries Bank and other measures. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Verb

Around the same time Yodobashi was raising prices in Japan, retailers in Spain and Australia were actively discounting the same iPhone 17, proof there’s still savings to be found elsewhere even as costs rise in one of Apple's biggest markets. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

But don’t discount impressive freshmen Cam Portis, Jaelan Waters and Brody Jennings, who all flashed in the spring. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 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