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 program of participants brings together a cross-disciplinary group of artists and thinkers. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026

One person left the BBC before the corporation made a decision on disciplinary action. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 June 2026

This match in Nottingham — with the series tied at 1-1 — will be better remembered for a dramatic exit from international cricket by Stokes, who had only just been recalled to the team after being dropped for the second test for disciplinary reasons. — ABC News, 28 June 2026

Defender Jose Maria Gimenez expressed his surprise at the decision, defending Nandez against reports that he had been dropped by Bielsa for disciplinary reasons. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 28 June 2026