Synonyms of disciplining

disciplining 1 of 2

adjective

as in punitive

inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment

disciplining actions taken in response to the rowdiness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punitive
• correcting
• correctional
• disciplinary
• corrective
• penal
• chastening
• penalizing
• chastising
• castigating
• retaliatory
• retributive
• revengeful
• vengeful
• wrathful
• retaliative
• retributory

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compensatory
• nonpunitive
• vindicating
• exculpatory
• exonerating
• exculpating
• remitting
• condoning
• pardoning
• absolving
• commuting
• acquitting
• reprieving

disciplining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of discipline

as in punishing

to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime

the pranksters were severely disciplined for their irresponsible stunt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishing
• fining
• penalizing
• correcting
• chastising
• criticizing
• chastening
• castigating
• assessing
• convicting
• sentencing
• imposing
• levying
• reprimanding
• condemning
• charging
• docking
• denouncing
• rebuking
• mulcting
• reproving
• damning
• wreaking
• keelhauling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sparing
• excusing
• pardoning
• forfeiting
• releasing
• ransoming
• getting off
• commuting
• vindicating
• exonerating
• absolving
• acquitting
• exculpating
• reprieving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disciplining

Verb

Ford had introduced the moving assembly line in 1913, subjecting workers to repeating the same easily learned task again and again—boosting productivity and disciplining laborers. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Since wives were supposed to obey their husbands, men might be justified in physically disciplining them. — Gloria Steinem, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

The State Bar would be tasked with disciplining lawyers that flout the rule. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Nonetheless the school pressed forward with disciplining the students. — Daniel Rivero, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Management then began disciplining employees for minor infractions, some of which were false, targeting the employees who reported harassment, according to the lawsuit. — Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The Illinois House committee will not decide Ammons’ guilt but will determine whether the facts support disciplining her as a House member — a process that could range from no penalty to expulsion. — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

As a result, schools will no longer be investigated for disproportionately disciplining students of color as long as their policies are not explicitly discriminatory. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Bullard said national organizations often respond to hazing by tightening oversight or disciplining chapters involved in misconduct. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026