Synonyms of 'discipline' in American English
Synonyms of 'discipline' in British English
1 (noun)
Definition
the practice of imposing strict rules of behaviour on other people
the need for strict discipline in military units
Synonyms
control
The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's
territory.
2 (noun)
Order and discipline have been placed in the hands of headteachers.
Synonyms
punitive measures
3 (noun)
Definition
the ability to behave and work in a controlled manner
His image of calm, control and discipline that appealed to voters.
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self-mastery
strength of mind or will
4 (noun)
inner disciplines like transcendental meditation
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5 (noun)
Definition
a particular area of academic study
appropriate topics for the new discipline of political science
Synonyms
field of study
subject
a tutor in maths and science subjects
branch of knowledge
field of inquiry or reference
1 (verb)
Definition
to punish
He was disciplined by his company, but not dismissed.
Synonyms
bring to book
2 (verb)
Definition
to improve or attempt to improve the behaviour of (oneself or someone else) by training
or rules
I'm very good at disciplining myself.
Synonyms
proverb
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in the sense of authority
Definition
the power to command, control, or judge others
The judge has no authority to order a second trial.
in the sense of calmness
She faced her ordeal with admirable calmness.
Synonyms
imperturbability
in the sense of castigate
Definition
to find fault with or reprimand (a person) harshly
She castigated him for having no intellectual interests.
Synonyms
carpet (informal),
put down,
lash,
dress down (informal),
tear into (informal),
diss (slang),
read the riot act,
slap on the wrist,
lambast(e),
bawl out (informal),
rap over the knuckles,
haul over the coals (informal),
chew out (US, Canadian, informal),
tear (someone) off a strip (British, informal),
give a rocket (British, New Zealand, informal)
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