noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of punishment to compel behavior. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of discipline form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

punishmentthrashing

Example

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"He was strict in disciplining his children."

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