Synonyms of scored

scored

verb

past tense of score

1

as in filed

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

• filed
• scratched
• scribed
• grooved
• seamed
• grazed
• milled
• beveled
• scarified
• abraded
• rasped
• fluted
• chamfered

2

as in won

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

• won
• tallied
• defeated
• triumphed
• racked up
• bested

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost

3

as in achieved

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

finally scored a good job after years of hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• achieved
• won
• attained
• gained
• made
• obtained
• hit
• garnered
• got
• secured
• landed
• bagged
• captured
• acquired
• logged
• realized
• drew
• tied
• procured
• carried
• rang up
• chalked up
• clocked (up)
• racked up
• notched (up)
• matched
• excelled
• topped
• approached
• touched
• met
• surpassed
• equaled
• rivaled
• amounted (to)
• outdid
• measured up (to)
• beat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• failed (at)
• lost
• fell short (of)

4

as in scolded

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

scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• criticized
• blamed
• rated
• attacked
• berated
• ragged
• bawled out
• chewed out
• upbraided
• chastised
• hammered
• called down
• laid into
• admonished
• reamed (out)
• dressed down
• ranted (at)
• rebuked
• lambasted
• mocked
• flayed
• railed (at or against)
• tongue-lashed
• castigated
• basted
• faulted
• keelhauled
• reproached
• knocked
• slammed
• jawed
• lashed
• read the riot act (to)
• panned
• took to task
• condemned
• blasted
• assailed
• denounced
• remonstrated (with)
• crucified
• excoriated
• reviled
• disparaged
• laced (into)
• ridiculed
• harangued
• censured
• abused
• chid
• belittled
• scoffed
• scourged
• reprehended
• reproved
• scorned
• vituperated
• dissed
• bad-mouthed
• put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• lauded
• extolled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scored

Minteh, 22, who is out for around two months after having surgery on his right leg, scored three goals and provided four assists in 34 Premier League matches last season. — James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Bad Bunny and several other artists scored a major win in a copyright lawsuit against them, with a federal judge reversing a previous decision that allowed the case to proceed toward trial. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

There’s Angel Saunders, who covers everything under the sun for our digital night team, and there’s Jack Irvin, whose music expertise has scored PEOPLE interviews with some of the coolest up-and-coming musicians. — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Ben Rice singled in the third, went to third on Bellinger’s single and scored on García’s double-play grounder for a 4-0 advantage. — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Vodnik was immediately called for a balk, and Jensen scored from third base. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

The customer's voice is never analysed, scored or used to identify anyone. — Vivek Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Diaz tacked on an RBI single in the ninth off rookie Bradley Hanner as the Astros scored six runs against New York's bullpen. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026