discipline

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DISCIPLINE

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime <the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt>

Synonyms castigate, chasten, chastise, correct, discipline, penalize

Related Words assess, charge, dock, fine, impose, levy, mulct; convict, sentence; condemn, damn, denounce; criticize, keelhaul, rebuke, reprimand, reprove; wreak

Near Antonyms forfeit; get off, ransom, release; commute, reprieve; absolve, acquit, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate

Antonyms excuse, pardon, spare

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