Disciplining

noun, verb

noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·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

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behavior policycoachconduct policycorrectioncorrectivedisciplinary

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"He was strict in disciplining his children."

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