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

Cornell’s disciplinary proceedings have resulted in different sanctions for different students, including expulsions and suspensions. — Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

The agreement’s first-year results suggest that giving workers a formal role in identifying, investigating and addressing harassment can produce measurable disciplinary action. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

A lot of people looking at these cases are kind of like, what is this internal disciplinary process? — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026

The disciplinary case against an off-duty NYPD officer who fatally shot a Brooklyn man during a road rage encounter is moving forward after more than a decade of waiting. — Ali Bauman, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026