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

But the state disciplinary process typically takes one year, according to the agency, giving educators who have been reported a window to apply for new teaching jobs without any warning to potential employers. — Holly McDede, ProPublica, 31 Aug. 2026

Eight officials have since been suspended, and disciplinary proceedings initiated against them following the inquiry. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

The conversation turned toward the district's disciplinary policies. — Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2026

But in the ensuing years, disciplinary incident rates reduced and student well-being increased. — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 28 Aug. 2026