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

Balogun was made eligible to face Belgium in the next round after FIFA’s disciplinary committee suspended the sanction. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 24 July 2026

This led to a state audit in 2018 that concluded the system took much longer to address complaints against faculty than staff, imposed inconsistent disciplinary action on repeat offenders, and often exceeded investigation timeframes. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Belgian multi-disciplinary artist Sam Louwyck, and Erwan Kepoa Falé co-star. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Players must also sign documentation acknowledging that refusing to undergo testing could result in disciplinary action. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026