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 This year’s awards brunch will honor a cross-disciplinary slate of cultural architects whose work is actively reshaping their industries. —

Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 June 2026 The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision. —

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Proctor was fired by the State Police in March 2025 after a disciplinary board. —

Todd Prussman, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 National governing bodies hold the power in terms of writing, interpreting, and applying their own safeguarding standards, the report argues, including carrying out an investigation and disciplinary action. —

Megan Feringa, New York Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disciplinary

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San Diego’s leadership should recognize the urgency of these challenges as part of a broader civic agenda and increase resources for early interventions that are rehabilitative rather than punitive.

— Muhammad Aquil, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
What your employer can't do When a garnishment order is issued, many borrowers will worry that their jobs could be at risk due to punitive action by their employers.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026