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

Another critical commenter, Deymond Lashley, said that the scope was too broad, perhaps threatening discounts that customers depend on. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Retailers will probably rely on a mix of discounts, new merchandise and higher-end brands to keep customers coming. — Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Fake discounts, however, are not exclusively fast fashion problems. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Additionally, Apple offers its education savings program, which provides year-round discounts to eligible teachers, students and parents purchasing on behalf of their eligible child. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Walmart, Target and other retailers have been pushing discounts for the fall season, seeking to lure inflation-weary shoppers. — Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Lastly, Floridians, don’t forget to take advantage of the Florida resident discounts when purchasing an annual pass or one-off tickets. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

To boost attendance this summer, Disney unleashed a bevy of discounts from coast to coast, for tickets, hotels and dining plans for the season. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Below shop the best deals worth adding to your cart before the discounts vanish. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

An uncertain company can become a strong investment when the valuation discounts more trouble than eventually occurs. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 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

Cash App Offers automatically discounts purchases from participating retailers. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025