Definition of discipline

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• discipline is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• discipline is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• discipline is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of discipline

• a branch of knowledge (noun)

  Examples

  1. in what discipline is his doctorate?

  Synonyms

  1. bailiwick
  2. field
  3. field of study
  4. study
  5. subject
  6. subject area
  7. subject field
• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control (verb)

  Examples

  1. Parents must discipline their children

  Synonyms

  1. check
  2. condition
  3. train
• the act of disciplining (noun)

  Examples

  1. the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received

  Synonyms

  1. correction
• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience (verb)

  Examples

  1. The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently

  Synonyms

  1. correct
  2. sort out
• a system of rules of conduct or method of practice (noun)

  Examples

  1. he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine
  2. for such a plan to work requires discipline
• the trait of being well behaved (noun)

  Examples

  1. he insisted on discipline among the troops
• training to improve strength or self-control (noun)

See definition of discipline in Merriam Webster