Synonyms of discounting

discounting

verb

present participle of discount

1

as in ignoring

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

• ignoring
• forgiving
• overlooking
• justifying
• explaining
• disregarding
• excusing
• pardoning
• condoning
• remitting
• whitewashing
• passing over
• brushing (aside or off)
• rationalizing
• blinking (at)
• winking (at)
• overpassing
• glossing (over)
• shrugging off
• papering over
• forgiving and forgetting
• glozing (over)
• exculpating
• vindicating
• exonerating
• waiving
• closing one's eyes to
• acquitting
• absolving
• waving (aside or off)
• clearing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noting
• marking
• objecting (to)
• heeding
• minding

2

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

shouldn't discount their contributions to our fund-raising efforts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• minimizing
• diminishing
• criticizing
• denigrating
• decrying
• disparaging
• belittling
• derogating
• depreciating
• deprecating
• condemning
• denouncing
• running down
• disliking
• talking down
• dumping on
• trashing
• crying down
• playing down
• bad-mouthing
• writing off
• discrediting
• trash-talking
• dissing
• poor-mouthing
• scolding
• vilipending
• abusing
• kissing off
• putting down
• maligning
• discommending
• vilifying
• disapproving (of)
• slandering
• ripping
• censuring
• reprehending
• aspersing
• reprobating
• defaming
• disgracing
• slurring
• traducing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• approving
• recommending
• applauding
• endorsing
• magnifying
• favoring
• exalting
• glorifying
• sanctioning
• lauding
• acclaiming
• commending
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discounting

Taco Bell attract budget-conscious consumers without resorting to blanket discounting across their menus. — Savyata Mishra, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Several are discounting rooms for evacuees and first responders. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Still, some have warned against entirely discounting the settler groups. — Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Prices are discounting an approximately 45% normalization of memory earnings next year, according to the firm. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Amazon Outlet is deeply discounting current-season styles like breezy tops, lightweight dresses, and sneakers ready for thousands of steps. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

While luggage and travel gear are seeing major markdowns, the retailer is also quietly discounting dozens of breezy maxi dresses that are perfect for long weekends, beach getaways, cruises, and summer celebrations all $40 and under. — Aashna Gheewalla, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Amazon is also discounting Bosch drill bits, driver bit sets, oscillating blades, cordless tools, router gear, SDS accessories, and workshop tools for Prime Day. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 June 2026