DISCIPLINARY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of disciplinary Following disciplinary actions, Chesapeake High was forced to forfeit the games due to a lack of eligible players remaining, according to AACPS spokesperson Bob Mosier. —

Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Tao has been on administrative leave since early January and will face no disciplinary action. —

Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 Press the administration to force disciplinary action on the perpetrators. —

Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 In its decision, the court noted that the point of disciplinary action was not punishment, but to protect the public from further misconduct by an attorney and other attorneys. —

Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disciplinary

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The union picked up $50,000 from United Teachers Los Angeles and another $50,000 from Smart Justice California, a group focused on less punitive public safety strategies.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
And consequences shouldn’t be punitive.

— Krista Spurgin, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026