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

The reports would also have to include descriptions of the disciplinary action imposed on those students. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

But a few weeks after his name appeared on SafeSport’s disciplinary list, temporarily suspending him, Bravata saw Perez’s truck in the parking lot of the local volleyball gym. — Molly Hensley-Clancy, ProPublica, 13 Aug. 2026

This is not dissimilar from policies used by other law enforcement agencies, which also typically stop short of codifying disciplinary steps, Schneider says. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Beyond those exceptions, students caught with personal devices during the school day will face disciplinary action across Johnson County’s school districts. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026