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

From cybersecurity and data management to cloud engineering and production support, leaders have had to establish new disciplines with each shift. — Lakshmanan Alagappan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

For Krakoff, moving between disciplines has become as much a source of creative renewal as a business strategy. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Hardware design in days The prototype required Astra to coordinate several engineering disciplines. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

The recipients receiving the lifetime achievement award are considered among the most influential in the world among the disciplines of music, dance, theater, opera, motion pictures and television. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026

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

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