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

Corrigan adds that fewer markdowns and fewer entry-price products suggest Versace is pulling back from discounting and cleaning up its pricing strategy. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

But another harsh swing in the United States’ approach to China would create more policy instability while also discounting the extent to which Beijing’s rise is transforming the geopolitical balance. — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026

Even though the brand is not discounting, Hoka is finally feeling pressure from the promotional activity hitting the athletic shoe market. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

To mark the start of autumn, electric scooter manufacturer Ausom has launched its September Fall Sale, discounting six models across its adult e-scooter lineup. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

With credit insurance backing the discounting facility, a business can extend more generous credit terms to attract bigger buyers, confident that its downside is protected. — Amit Singhania, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

This has noteworthy economic implications because of positive time preference and discounting. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

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