DISCIPLINE

(noun) training to improve strength or self-control
(noun) the act of punishing
"the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
synonyms : correction
(noun) the trait of being well behaved
"he insisted on discipline among the troops"
(noun) a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
"he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine", "for such a plan to work requires discipline"
(noun) a branch of knowledge
"in what discipline is his doctorate?", "teachers should be well trained in their subject", "anthropology is the study of human beings"
synonyms : bailiwick , field , field of study , study , subject , subject area , subject field
(verb) punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
"The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
synonyms : correct , sort out
(verb) develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
"Parents must discipline their children", "Is this dog trained?"
synonyms : check , condition , train

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