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discipline
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DISCIPLINE
1
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence <you must choose a discipline to focus on in college>
2
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense <harsh discipline was imposed to keep order within the ranks>
Synonyms castigation, chastisement, comeuppance, correction, desert(s), discipline, nemesis, penalty, wrath
Related Words reprisal, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance; assessment, charge, fine, mulct; example, sentence; confinement, imprisonment, incarceration; condemnation, damnation, denouncement; censure, criticism, rebuke, reprimand, reproof
Near Antonyms amnesty, indemnity, pardon, parole; acquittal, exculpation, exoneration, vindication; exemption, immunity, impunity; release; commutation, reprieve; absolution, forgiveness, remission, remitment; condonation, disregard, overlooking
3
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others <she lacks the discipline that's essential for a job in customer relations>
Synonyms continence, discipline, discretion, inhibition, refrainment, repression, reserve, restraint, self-command, self-control, self-restraint, suppression
Related Words command, control, mastery, possession; self-censorship, self-containment, self-denial, self-discipline, self-government, self-mastery, will, willpower; composure, self-poise, self-possession; aloofness, detachedness, distance; bashfulness, modesty, shyness; reticence, silence, taciturnity
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