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Another word for discipline

discipline Synonyms

discipline

n.

A state of order or control
orderliness, order, control, self-control, restraint, self-restraint, moderation, self-discipline, obedience, decorum, subordination to rules of conduct, system, method, methodicalness, rigor, spit and polish*.
A system of obedience
training, drill, drilling, regimentation, regulation, limitation, curb, indoctrination, brainwashing, preparation, development, exercise, inculcation, regimen, strictness, tight rein, firm hand, iron hand, chastisement, correction; see also drill 3, punishment, training.

discipline Synonyms

discipline

v.

To regulate
train, control, drill, keep in line; see restrain 1, teach 2.
To punish
chastise, correct, limit; see punish. See syn. study at punish.

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Another word for discipline

noun

Something, such as loss, pain, or confinement, imposed for wrongdoing:
castigation, chastisement, correction, penalty, punishment. See reward
An area of academic study that is part of a larger body of learning:
branch, specialty. See part

verb

To impart knowledge and skill to:
coach, educate, instruct, school, teach, train, tutor. See teach
To subject (one) to a penalty for a wrong:
castigate, chastise, correct, penalize, punish. See reward

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Sirian's coldness had never struck her as anything but rigid discipline and cool thinking.
The discipline was there before the Reformers.
Entire conformity with the Scottish Church was maintained, and strict discipline was enforced by pastoral visitations, kirk-sessions and presbyteries.
But in everything which concerns what is called discipline - the exercise of that jurisdiction over the people with which the office-bearers of the church are conceived to be invested, he is assisted by lay-elders.
Cases of discipline are now comparatively rare, and, when they do occur, are not characterized by the bigoted severity which prevailed in former times and was rightly denounced as unchristian.

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