discipline

/dˈɪsəplən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

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”
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 disciplining
   “the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received”

verb

1. develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
   “Parents must discipline their children”
2. punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
   “The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently”

Synonyms for discipline

• subject
• subject area
• subject field
• field
• field of study
• study
• bailiwick
• correction
• train
• check
• condition
• correct
• sort out

Antonyms of discipline

• indiscipline