Synonyms of discipline
13 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for discipline is punishment. Other synonyms of discipline are penalty, sanction, censure, correction and sentence. The opposite of discipline is spontaneity.
Synonyms and similar words for discipline
nounA punishment to train or maintain control.
- penalty
- sanctionA penalty, punishment, or some coercive measure, intended to ensure compliance; especially one adopted by several...
- censureA judicial or ecclesiastical sentence or reprimand; condemnatory judgment.
- correctionPunishment that is intended to rehabilitate an offender.
- punishmentThe act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in...
- sentence
- punition obsoletePunishment.
nounA specific branch of knowledge, learning, or practice.
verbMore synonyms
Opposite of discipline
nounA controlled behaviour; self-control.
Meaning of discipline
- noun A controlled behaviour; self-control.
- noun An enforced compliance or control.
- noun A systematic method of obtaining obedience.
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Questions about synonyms of discipline
- What is another word for discipline?
- Discipline has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as punishment, penalty, sanction, censure, correction, sentence, punition and field.
- What is the opposite of discipline?
- The opposite of discipline is spontaneity.
- What does discipline mean?
- Discipline means a controlled behaviour; self-control.
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