Discipline Synonyms and Antonyms

dĭsə-plĭn
A state of order or control
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. orderliness
  2. order
  3. control
  4. self-control
  5. restraint
  6. self-restraint
  7. moderation
  8. self-discipline
  9. obedience
  10. decorum
  11. subordination to rules of conduct
  12. system
  13. method
  14. methodicalness
  15. rigor
  16. spit-and-polish
A system of obedience
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. correction
  2. drill
  3. chastisement
  4. punishment
  5. training
  6. castigation
  7. strictness
  8. subject
  9. drilling
  10. regimentation
  11. regulation
  12. limitation
  13. curb
  14. indoctrination
  15. approach
  16. brainwashing
  17. area
  18. ascesis
  19. preparation
  20. asceticism
  21. development
  22. chasten
  23. chastenment
  24. exercise
  25. chastise
  26. inculcation
  27. control
  28. regimen
  29. correct
  30. education
  31. tight rein
  32. flog
  33. subject area
  34. instruct
  35. firm hand
  36. martinetism
  37. penalty
  38. iron-hand
  39. method
  40. obedience
  41. penalize
  42. punish
  43. subject field
  44. regiment
  45. restrain
  46. school
  47. self-mortification
  48. self-restraint
  49. field
  50. specialty
  51. anality
  52. submissionregulation
  53. teach
  54. train
  55. field-of-study
  56. whip
  57. willpower
  58. study
  59. bailiwick
  60. systematicness
Antonyms:
  1. reward
  2. indulgence
  3. laxity
  4. unrestraint
  5. award
  6. indiscipline
  7. chaos
  8. confusion
  9. negligence
  10. neglect
  11. permissiveness
  12. disorder
  13. disorganization
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An area of academic study that is part of a larger body of learning
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. branch
  2. specialty
To punish
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. chastise
  2. correct
  3. castigate
  4. punish
  5. chasten
  6. penalize
  7. hierarchize
  8. limit
  9. mortify
  10. regiment
  11. sort out
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To punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. punish
To train by instruction and practice, as in following rules or developing self-control:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. teach

Words Related to Discipline

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Discipline Sentence Examples

  • The discipline was there before the Reformers.

  • Sirian's coldness had never struck her as anything but rigid discipline and cool thinking.

  • The discipline was strict.

  • His great object was discipline.

  • Entire conformity with the Scottish Church was maintained, and strict discipline was enforced by pastoral visitations, kirk-sessions and presbyteries.

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