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

But there was one thing that united all of them, across their different creative disciplines, and that was the importance of (sometimes quite literally) climbing hilltops to create a sense of authentic surprise. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2026

The acronym spread through industries and disciplines as a model for strategic planning, project management, performance evaluations and personal goal-setting. — Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Magazine’s Innovator Awards recognize groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines, including fashion, art, literature, entertainment, architecture, design, technology, music, philanthropy, cuisine and more. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2026

One of the most important disciplines in investments is knowing when to exit. — Nimesh Mehta, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The problem, not the title Engineering has always been divided into disciplines, and for good reasons. — Sufian Aldogom, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

This list aims to highlight prominent Latinas who are achieving across a range of sectors and disciplines. — William Earl, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

The plan continues to be modified, and helps promote writing across all disciplines including math and science, Schroeder said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Part of the idea behind putting these three disciplines under one roof is to bring those differing audiences together. — Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 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