Synonyms of disciplinary

disciplinary

adjective

ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 

as in punitive

inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment

called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punitive
• correctional
• penal
• corrective
• correcting
• disciplining
• chastening
• retaliatory
• penalizing
• chastising
• retributive
• castigating
• revengeful
• vengeful
• wrathful
• retaliative
• retributory

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compensatory
• nonpunitive
• exculpatory
• vindicating
• exculpating
• exonerating
• remitting
• commuting
• condoning
• pardoning
• absolving
• reprieving
• acquitting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disciplinary

Gonzalez said the department could not comment further on disciplinary proceedings, citing personnel exemptions in the Missouri Sunshine Law. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Publicity and disciplinary action Sabatini argued that the timing of the university’s disciplinary response suggested that publicity had played a significant role. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

This includes in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions and placements in outside disciplinary programs. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

Its number of disciplinary issues is similar to Willowcreek’s. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026