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'discipline' - used as a noun
Synonyms for 'discipline'
1. a branch of knowledge
in what discipline is his doctorate?
2. a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
for such a plan to work requires discipline
3. the trait of being well behaved
he insisted on discipline among the troops
4. training to improve strength or self-control
5. the act of punishing
the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

'discipline' - used as a verb
6. train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Parents must discipline their children
7. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

derived forms
1. Discipline / Plural
disciplines
2. Discipline / Past
disciplined
3. Discipline / Third Person
disciplines
4. Discipline / Present Participle
disciplining
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Variations of 'discipline'
 
Antonym
  • indiscipline
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