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

Beneath the symbolism is Xi’s fear that China could end up like the Soviet Union, whose own Communist Party, Xi believes, let its internal disciplinary mechanisms atrophy and thus was the architect of its own demise. — Andrew Mertha, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026

Triunfel had no disciplinary history with the NYPD before his arrest, officials said. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

There was, however, no disciplinary action called by the on-field referee Chris Kavanagh or the video assistant referee (VAR) Darren England. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

According to The Baltimore Banner, Nadeau has previously been sued by officers who alleged disparate treatment in the disciplinary process. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026