SCORES Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of score

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

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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

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as in achieves

to obtain (as a goal) through effort finally scored a good job after years of hard work

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as in lectures

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately

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noun

plural of score

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

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as in debts

something (as money) which is owed we'll pay the full score next week

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Smith co-wrote six of the 18 songs — his road schedule kept him from writing more, but, as the Nashville dictum goes, the best song always wins.

Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Fans have complained that his awards wins and nominations have been far from commensurate with his level of popularity.

Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024

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