I. noun
1.
scores plural
Synonyms: multitude 1, army, cloud, crowd, flock, host, legion, rout
2.
a slight cut or line made with or as if with a sharp instrument
cut scores on the ham before baking it
Synonyms: scotch, scratch
Related Word: line, mark; nick, notch, serration; cut, slit; cleft, furrow, groove, indentation; gash
3.
Synonyms: bill 1, account, invoice, reckoning, statement, tab
4.
an obligation or injury kept in mind for future reckoning
had a score to settle with him
Synonyms: account
Related Word: grudge
5.
the number of points gained by contestants in a game or contest
a record score of 263 for 72 holes
Synonyms: tally
Related Word: account, record; summary, total
Idioms: the final count
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: lambaste 3, castigate, excoriate, flay, lash (into), scarify, scathe, scorch, scourge, slash
Related Word: ream out
Idioms: tear to pieces
2.
Synonyms: gain 1, accomplish, achieve, attain, rack up, reach, realize, win
3.
Synonyms: succeed 3, arrive, flourish, go, make out, prosper, thrive