Synonyms: discipline
Definition: training to improve strength or self-control
Similar words: training, grooming, preparation
Definition: activity leading to skilled behavior
Synonyms: discipline, correction
Definition: the act of punishing
Usage: the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received
Similar words: punishment, penalisation, penalization, penalty
Definition: the act of punishing
Synonyms: discipline
Definition: the trait of being well behaved
Usage: he insisted on discipline among the troops
Similar words: trait
Definition: a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
Synonyms: discipline
Definition: a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
Usage: he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine; for such a plan to work requires discipline;
Similar words: system, system of rules
Definition: a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
Usage: they have to operate under a system they oppose; that language has a complex system for indicating gender
Synonyms: field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, discipline
Definition: a branch of knowledge
Usage: in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject; anthropology is the study of human beings
Similar words: domain, knowledge base, knowledge domain
Definition: the content of a particular field of knowledge
Synonyms: sort out, correct, discipline
Definition: punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
Usage: The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently
Similar words: penalise, penalize, punish
Definition: impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
Usage: The students were penalized for showing up late for class; we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again
Synonyms: discipline, condition, train, check
Definition: develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Usage: Parents must discipline their children; Is this dog trained?
Similar words: make grow, develop
Definition: cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
Usage: The perfect climate here develops the grain; He developed a new kind of apple