Discernment has 11 synonyms including apprehension, sagacity, understanding. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with discernment by meaning or context.
Discernment contains 11 letters: 3 vowels (I, E) and 8 consonants (D, S, C, R, N, M, T). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Discernment scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. As a 11-letter word, discernment can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 8 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| perceptiveness | 23 | 28 | 14 |
| judgement | 20 | 26 | 9 |
| apprehension | 19 | 22 | 12 |
| judgment | 19 | 25 | 8 |
| appreciation | 18 | 22 | 12 |
The most common synonyms for discernment are apprehension, sagacity, understanding, judgment, discretion. In total, there are 11 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Discernment does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, discernment is a valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 20 points.
Discernment has 11 letters: 3 vowels (I, E) and 8 consonants (D, S, C, R, N, M, T).