Synonyms of disciplines

disciplines 1 of 2

noun

plural of discipline

1

as in areas

a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

you must choose a discipline to focus on in college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• areas
• departments
• domains
• realms
• fields
• walks
• spheres
• specialties
• kingdoms
• elements
• provinces
• terrains
• circles
• territories
• arenas
• studies
• subjects
• games
• businesses
• fronts
• precincts
• professions
• confines
• lines
• fiefs
• pursuits
• bailiwicks
• fiefdoms
• baronies
• frontiers
• firmaments
• occupations
• demesnes
• vocations
• scopes
• dimensions
• subfields
• widths
• subspecialties
• breadths
• reaches
• amplitudes
• rackets
• sweeps
• ambits
• turfs
• compasses
• extents
• kens

2

as in punishments

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

harsh discipline was imposed to keep order within the ranks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishments
• penalties
• wraths
• corrections
• sentences
• deserts
• chastisements
• castigations
• nemeses
• condemnations
• examples
• assessments
• comeuppances
• reprisals
• retributions
• vengeances
• retaliations
• criticisms
• fines
• revenges
• confinements
• reprimands
• charges
• censures
• imprisonments
• denouncements
• mulcts
• reproofs
• incarcerations
• rebukes
• damnations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• indemnities
• pardons
• immunities
• vindications
• paroles
• amnesties
• acquittals
• exonerations
• releases
• exculpations
• impunities
• commutations
• remissions
• reprieves
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

disciplines

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discipline

as in punishes

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishes
• fines
• sentences
• chastens
• penalizes
• chastises
• criticizes
• convicts
• corrects
• castigates
• assesses
• imposes
• levies
• charges
• condemns
• docks
• mulcts
• reprimands
• rebukes
• keelhauls
• denounces
• reproves
• damns
• wreaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excuses
• spares
• pardons
• forfeits
• releases
• gets off
• commutes
• ransoms
• exculpates
• exonerates
• vindicates
• absolves
• acquits
• reprieves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disciplines

Noun

The Waleses spent time speaking to athletes and organizers and cheered on athletes in disciplines including netball and judo. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026

Outdoors, taiko ensembles will showcase their drumming and kung fu and kendo groups will demonstrate the martial arts disciplines. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The underlying message of Putnam’s career is that important breakthroughs often come from innovative thinking, and seriously engaging in multiple disciplines is a path to success. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The competition series featured masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju and other divination disciplines competing in challenges that tested their abilities, using tools including fans, bells, dowsing rods and modern-day laptops. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026

The Fellowship program recognizes fifteen disciplines, focusing on five each year on a triennial basis. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026

Employees will also be offered broader opportunities for career development, allowing people to switch between disciplines. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 July 2026

Together with a cast of young creators, artists and students, the campaign transforms regular school spaces into creative studios, celebrating a variety of artistic disciplines. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

But not the kinds of rich, layered sentences that have shaped our brains for centuries and given rise to many academic disciplines. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Verb

Those sports are archery, wrestling and bareback horse riding — disciplines that trace directly to the steppe traditions Mongolian culture is built on. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026

The three, along with Shyr and Maroulis, would be reported to The State Bar of California, which licenses and disciplines lawyers. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 27 May 2026

Even their coach embodies a respectful, reflective male ideal and disciplines his athletes rather than celebrating them for outbursts of anger. — Anna Rinderspacher, Glamour, 20 May 2026

Edith interrupts their reading time, disciplines Grace in secret, and subtly discourages affection toward her father. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

That includes taking a hard look at how the district disciplines students who participate. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

The arrangement severs the give-and-take relationship between provider and customer that disciplines every other sector of the economy. — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026

Price sensitivity is the one thing that reliably disciplines spending in every other sector of the economy. — Jared Rhoads, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026

For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt. — Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026