scoring
The word “scoring” has 2 syllables: scor-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈskɔːr.ɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for scoring?
In the thesaurus, “scoring” has 112 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scoring along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scoring
- abrading
- abusing
- achieving
- acquiring
- admonishing
- approaching
- assailing
- attacking
- attaining
- bad-mouthing
- bagging
- basting
- bawling out
- beating
- belittling
- berating
- besting
- beveling
- bevelling
- blaming
- blasting
- calling down
- capturing
- carrying
- castigating
- censuring
- chalking up
- chamfering
- chastising
- chewing out
- chiding
- condemning
- criticizing
- crucifying
- defeating
- denouncing
- disparaging
- dissing
- drawing
- dressing down
- equaling
- equalling
- excelling
- excoriating
- faulting
- filing
- flaying
- fluting
- gaining
- garnering
- getting
- grazing
- grooving
- hammering
- haranguing
- hitting
- jawing
- keelhauling
- knocking
- lambasting
- landing
- lashing
- laying into
- lecturing
- logging
- making
- matching
- meeting
- milling
- mocking
- obtaining
- outdoing
- panning
- procuring
- putting down
- racking up
- ragging
- rasping
- rating
- realizing
- rebuking
- reprehending
- reprimanding
- reproaching
- reproving
- reviling
- ridiculing
- ringing up
- rivaling
- rivalling
- scarifying
- scoffing
- scolding
- scorning
- scourging
- scratching
- scribing
- seaming
- securing
- slamming
- surpassing
- taking to task
- tallying
- tieing
- tongue-lashing
- topping
- touching
- triumphing
- tying
- upbraiding
- vituperating
- winning
Antonyms for scoring
- approving
- endorsing
- extolling
- indorsing
- lauding
- losing
- missing
- praising
- sanctioning
Meanings of scoring
- verb
- To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
- To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
- To obtain something desired.
- To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.
- noun
- The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
- The process of winning points in a sport or contest.
- The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
- A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.
- adjective
- Of something or someone that scores.
Example Sentences
- He’s been scoring consistently in every match this season.
- The team focused on scoring early to gain an advantage.
- She celebrated after scoring the winning point.
- The game was intense, with both sides scoring rapidly.
- His talent for scoring under pressure impressed the scouts.
On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scoring, such as: abrading, abusing, achieving, acquiring, admonishing, approaching, approving.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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keelhauling
- abusing
- admonishing
- assailing
- attacking
- bad-mouthing
- basting
- bawling out
- belittling
- berating
- blaming
- blasting
- calling down
- castigating
- censuring
- chastising
- chewing out
- chiding
- condemning
- criticizing
- crucifying
- denouncing
- disparaging
- dissing
- dressing down
- excoriating
- faulting
- flaying
- hammering
- haranguing
- jawing
- knocking
- lambasting
- lashing
- laying into
- lecturing
- mocking
- panning
- putting down
- ragging
- rating
- rebuking
- reprehending
- reprimanding
- reproaching
- reproving
- reviling
- ridiculing
- scoffing
- scolding
- scoring
- scorning
- scourging
- slamming
- taking to task
- tongue-lashing
- upbraiding
- vituperating