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

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

This is where loyalty moves from discounting to emotional connection. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

One of the most common mistakes owners make is discounting the humidity, according to Murphy. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 30 June 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

In overturning that verdict, the appeals court said the jury's question should have gotten a more fulsome answer, including the possibility of discounting all the confessions. — CBS News, 22 June 2026

With rising college costs comes discounting Even though the college tab seems increasingly out of reach, students and their parents rarely pay full price, many reports show. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 June 2026

Retailers started aggressively discounting their stock as the range — so recently top of every kid's Christmas list — became yesterday's news. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026