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

During one visit, Conklin heard that a colleague had faced formal disciplinary action after helping their patient’s family with a request for a second opinion. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Balogun was shown a red card in the previous round, and FIFA disciplinary rules mandated he should be banned from his team’s next game. — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Safety reviews are a routine internal process used to identify ways to prevent similar incidents in the future rather than automatically result in disciplinary action. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 July 2026

After a hearing last week, the bar association upheld the decision while disciplinary proceedings are underway. — ABC News, 14 July 2026