Synonyms for

Disciplinary

Verb / ˈdɪsʌplʌˌneri: / Another word for disciplinary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the punishment and control of people

Synonyms & similar words

corrective disciplinal punitive corrective penal punishing retributive punitive corrective retributory castigatory chastening chastising disciplining punishable retributive scolding corrective punishing penalizing disciplinary castigating

Synonyms by register

Formal

corrective pedagogical instructional regulatory

Informal

punitive strict tough

Literary

chastening remedial

Antonyms

lenient permissive indulgent unrestricted unpunished free

Common collocations

  • disciplinary action
  • disciplinary measures
  • disciplinary committee
  • disciplinary hearing
  • disciplinary procedures
  • disciplinary record
  • disciplinary board

Word family

noun discipline
verb discipline
adverb disciplinarily

Usage note

Often used in the context of enforcing rules or standards, particularly in academic or professional settings. Can imply punishment or correction.

Example sentences

  1. The disciplinary committee suspended the student for three days.
  2. The company has a disciplinary policy that all employees must follow.
  3. The principal imposed disciplinary measures on the student for breaking the school rules.
  4. The coach gave a disciplinary warning to the player for not following the team's rules.
  5. The disciplinary action taken against the employee was appropriate for the offense committed.

Quotes

  • Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. - Jim Rohn
  • Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. - George Washington
  • Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day. - Jim Rohn

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