discipline
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/noun, verb3 syllables
Discipline means: a branch of knowledge.
Synonyms for discipline26
noun, as in a branch of knowledge
noun, as in the act of disciplining
verb, as in develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
verb, as in punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Opposites of discipline
What does discipline mean?7
noun
a branch of knowledge“in what discipline is his doctorate?”
the act of disciplining“the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received”
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice“he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine”
the trait of being well behaved“he insisted on discipline among the troops”
training to improve strength or self-control
verb
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control“Parents must discipline their children”
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience“The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Discipline in a sentence
- Software engineering is the discipline of designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software.Naityahia
- Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.BraveSentry
- They will win, since their military is renowned for its discipline.unknown
- No one said that self-discipline was easy.shekitten
- It's crucial that we improve our self-discipline.Amastan
- He practices martial arts to build discipline and self-control.Ooneykcall
- Judo is a discipline that emphasizes respect and honor.tieguy
- You aren't cut out for the military because of its rigid discipline.CM
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of discipline
as a noun
- plural
- disciplines
as a verb
- past tense
- disciplined
- present participle
- disciplining
- third-person singular
- disciplines
- past participle
- disciplined