Synonyms of discounts

discounts 1 of 2

noun

plural of discount

as in reductions

something that is or may be subtracted

a discount of 20% from the original price

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reductions
• deductions
• rebates
• abatements
• drops
• kickbacks
• declines
• dents
• falls
• givebacks
• depreciations
• penalties
• losses
• forfeitures
• decrements
• forfeits
• diminutions
• diminishments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• additions
• increases
• gains
• accessions
• increments
• accruals
• raises
• rises
• accretions
• boosts
• augmentations
• appreciations

discounts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discount

1

as in ignores

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

• ignores
• forgives
• justifies
• overlooks
• pardons
• excuses
• explains
• disregards
• forgives and forgets
• remits
• shrugs off
• papers over
• brushes (aside or off)
• passes over
• blinks (at)
• winks (at)
• glosses (over)
• whitewashes
• condones
• overpasses
• rationalizes
• glozes (over)
• closes one's eyes to
• waves (aside or off)
• waives
• exculpates
• exonerates
• vindicates
• absolves
• acquits
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• notes
• marks
• minds
• objects (to)
• heeds

2

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismisses
• minimizes
• diminishes
• criticizes
• runs down
• talks down
• derogates
• plays down
• disparages
• denigrates
• dumps on
• dislikes
• trash-talks
• decries
• depreciates
• belittles
• cries down
• writes off
• deprecates
• poor-mouths
• condemns
• denounces
• bad-mouths
• abuses
• kisses off
• trashes
• puts down
• vilipends
• scolds
• disses
• disapproves (of)
• discredits
• discommends
• reprehends
• censures
• slurs
• slanders
• disgraces
• maligns
• reprobates
• rips
• asperses
• vilifies
• traduces
• defames

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praises
• applauds
• recommends
• favors
• approves
• lauds
• extols
• exalts
• sanctions
• magnifies
• endorses
• glorifies
• acclaims
• compliments
• commends
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discounts

Noun

But elevated fuel costs have made executives more willing to sacrifice occupancy and avoid discounts. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

And Walmart's Deals of the Day is running epic discounts on gear that will loosen the knots in your daily routine. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Plus, shop discounts on quarter-zip pullovers and flannels in multiple colors to consider Dad sorted. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

An Executive membership adds 2% cash back on qualified purchases up to $1,250 per year, plus access to early shopping hours and service discounts. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

For businesses, flood panels are not only permissible but also encouraged via flood insurance discounts. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

The survey included 282 hoteliers and found that properties were using incentives such as higher wages, flexible schedules and hotel discounts to attract workers. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Both carriers are discounting more aggressively while protecting margins, though the discounts skew toward large customers and widen the gap between headline rates and what smaller shippers pay. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Some discounts may be unavailable while the retailer's online services are down. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

The estimate also discounts what remains of the base for the risk that courts strike the tax down. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Sometimes a person discounts abundant evidence of competence. — Sandro Da Silva, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Starz’s current promo discounts a subscription to $6/month for your first three months. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 July 2026

The Adidas Back to School Sale is happening now and discounts items by up to 50 percent off — no promo code necessary. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 25 July 2026

Since Lululemon rarely discounts its most popular styles, this is one of the best opportunities to stock up before the holiday, and if history is any indication, the best colors and sizes won't stay in stock for long. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Gap rarely discounts its linen collection, which makes this sale worth paying attention to. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026

The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted. — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026

While the device retails for around $380, Dexcom discounts the device for anyone with a valid prescription and without coverage to below $200. — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026