Synonyms of scores

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verb

present tense third-person singular of score

1

as in files

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

• files
• seams
• grooves
• scratches
• mills
• scribes
• grazes
• flutes
• scarifies
• abrades
• rasps
• bevels
• chamfers

2

as in wins

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

• wins
• tallies
• defeats
• triumphs
• racks up
• bests

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses

3

as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort

finally scored a good job after years of hard work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wins
• achieves
• attains
• gains
• hits
• makes
• garners
• obtains
• logs
• bags
• lands
• gets
• captures
• rings up
• secures
• clocks (up)
• excels
• matches
• draws
• chalks up
• racks up
• acquires
• ties
• notches (up)
• realizes
• carries
• approaches
• rivals
• procures
• tops
• equals
• touches
• amounts (to)
• meets
• surpasses
• measures up (to)
• beats
• outdoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• fails (at)
• loses
• falls short (of)

4

as in lectures

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

scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lectures
• scolds
• reprimands
• criticizes
• blames
• rates
• attacks
• rants (at)
• rags
• jaws
• calls down
• rails (at or against)
• berates
• upbraids
• faults
• mocks
• dresses down
• bawls out
• reams (out)
• lays into
• hammers
• rebukes
• tongue-lashes
• keelhauls
• flays
• chastises
• admonishes
• takes to task
• reproaches
• castigates
• lambastes
• reads the riot act (to)
• chews out
• bastes
• slams
• knocks
• pans
• blasts
• condemns
• abuses
• lashes
• remonstrates (with)
• chides
• crucifies
• reprehends
• laces (into)
• harangues
• denounces
• ridicules
• assails
• scourges
• vituperates
• reviles
• excoriates
• censures
• disparages
• belittles
• reproves
• scorns
• bad-mouths
• scoffs
• disses
• puts down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approves
• endorses
• sanctions
• praises
• lauds
• extols

scores

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noun

plural of score

1

as in grudges

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

• grudges
• grievances
• resentments
• downs
• hostilities
• condemnations
• complaints
• offenses
• antagonisms
• spleens
• animosities
• malices
• spites
• piques
• umbrages
• rancors
• malevolences
• venoms
• antipathies
• enmities
• dudgeons
• peeves
• despites
• huffs

2

as in debts

something (as money) which is owed

we'll pay the full score next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debts
• obligations
• liabilities
• arrears
• arrearages
• delinquencies
• bankruptcies
• debits
• defaults
• bonds
• embarrassments
• insolvencies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repayments
• assets
• quittances
• quietuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scores

Verb

Bills cruise past Lions as Josh Allen scores five touchdowns in new home debut. — FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Jamar Buckner scores on a 6 yard touchdown run and Seminole takes the lead. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Freshman Marshall Faulk of San Diego State rushes for an NCAA record 386 yards and scores seven touchdowns in his second collegiate game. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Just five minutes later, Palace are able to break through, as Daichi Kamada scores a goal ruled out for a marginal offside. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The stallion gallops onto the field every time the team scores a touchdown, adding to the reverberating noise of fans hooting and hollering in the stands. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Whether the strategy reduces graft is a live debate — Singapore is third-lowest of 182 countries on one index, but Hong Kong, with much lower pay, also scores well. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026

In the final moments of the game, Chad scores the game-winning touchdown, but a penalty sets them back with just two seconds left on the clock. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

The compilation returns to multiple rankings across the Atlantic and even scores the singer-songwriter her first leader on one tally. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Noun

Versatile junior Julian Madrueno has rushed for 640 yards and seven TDs on 80 carries, and senior fullback Romeo Rosario has added eight scores. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Brayden Combs is Morgan’s favorite target with 42 catches for 590 yards and eight TDs, including an eight reception night for 147 yards and a pair of scores last week in a win against Nevada Community. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

In one small study, average pain scores decreased from eight out of 10 (severe) to three out of 10 (mild) within the first week after GAE. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026

Yes, businesses have credit scores, too — and lenders may use them when evaluating your application. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

His 25 career scores tie him with Charley Enos for fourth-most in program history for a receiver. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The rebuilding Dolphins are still seeking their first win, having lost by multiple scores to the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Some consumers are hesitant to do so, for fear that failing to pay will hurt their credit scores, Collins noted. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Trailing by two scores for most of the game’s second half didn’t help. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026