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 Katonah Museum of Art is an unexpected stop for rotating exhibitions of cross-disciplinary visual art, while Philip Johnson’s Glass House in nearby New Canaan is also worth a half-day excursion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

The report said that in at least one instance, the metal enclosure may have been used as a disciplinary tool. — Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

According to The Baltimore Banner, Nadeau has previously been sued by officers who alleged disparate treatment in the disciplinary process. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

The Porter County deputy was placed on unpaid leave, among other disciplinary measures, and a special prosecutor has now taken over, after Porter County Prosecutor Gary Germann initially said the deputy would not be charged with a crime. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026