Synonyms of score

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verb

1

as in to file

to mark with or as if with a line or groove

the glassblower scored the glass rod first so that it would break cleanly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• file
• scratch
• seam
• scribe
• groove
• mill
• graze
• flute
• scarify
• abrade
• bevel
• chamfer
• rasp

2

as in to win

to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points

he scored the winning goal in the final minute of play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• win
• tally
• best
• defeat
• rack up
• triumph

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose

3

as in to achieve

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

finally scored a good job after years of hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• win
• achieve
• attain
• gain
• make
• obtain
• hit
• garner
• get
• log
• capture
• secure
• land
• acquire
• rack up
• bag
• draw
• match
• tie
• chalk up
• realize
• ring up
• excel
• procure
• carry
• clock (up)
• notch (up)
• approach
• equal
• touch
• meet
• top
• amount (to)
• surpass
• rival
• measure up (to)
• beat
• outdo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• fail (at)
• lose
• fall short (of)

4

as in to scold

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scold
• lecture
• reprimand
• blame
• criticize
• rate
• rag
• attack
• chew out
• call down
• dress down
• rant (at)
• rail (at or against)
• jaw
• bawl out
• ream (out)
• berate
• lay into
• flay
• mock
• upbraid
• tongue-lash
• rebuke
• chastise
• fault
• read the riot act (to)
• keelhaul
• hammer
• reproach
• admonish
• baste
• castigate
• lambaste
• take to task
• knock
• remonstrate (with)
• slam
• lash
• pan
• blast
• condemn
• chide
• assail
• crucify
• censure
• lace (into)
• harangue
• disparage
• denounce
• abuse
• reprove
• revile
• excoriate
• scourge
• belittle
• reprehend
• ridicule
• scorn
• vituperate
• scoff
• dis
• bad-mouth
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• sanction
• endorse
• praise
• laud
• extol

score

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noun

ˈskȯr 

1

as in grudge

a lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong

a whistle-blower who was more interested in settling a score with his employers than in exposing an injustice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grudge
• grievance
• resentment
• hostility
• condemnation
• down
• offense
• complaint
• bitterness
• spite
• malice
• antagonism
• malevolence
• animosity
• venom
• umbrage
• meanness
• despite
• spleen
• enmity
• rancor
• pique
• viciousness
• dudgeon
• huff
• antipathy
• maliciousness
• spitefulness
• hatefulness
• peeve
• nastiness

2

as in debt

something (as money) which is owed

we'll pay the full score next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debt
• obligation
• indebtedness
• arrears
• bankruptcy
• liability
• arrearage
• debit
• delinquency
• bond
• default
• insolvency
• embarrassment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repayment
• asset
• quietus
• quittance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of score

Verb

Ella Langley was the top winner, with seven trophies in five categories, and Cody Johnson scored two key ones, including entertainer of the year. —Chris Willman, Variety, 18 May 2026

Clark scored 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting, making all nine of her free-throw attempts and nailing two 3-pointers. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026

Noun

WalletHub scored each city on a 100-point scale, with higher scores reflecting greater affordability. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 May 2026

Later in the game, now facing a three-run deficit, the Royals had another chance to even the score. —Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026