discipline

nouns

a branch of knowledge
"in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings"
bailiwick, discipline, field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field
is derived from
disciplinary
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
"he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline";
discipline
is a type of (narrower)
a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
"they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender"
system, system of rules
the trait of being well behaved
"he insisted on discipline among the troops"
discipline
is derived from
disciplinary
antonym
indiscipline
is a type of (narrower)
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
trait
training to improve strength or self-control
discipline
is derived from
disciplinary
is a type of (narrower)
activity leading to skilled behavior
grooming, preparation, training
the act of punishing
"the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received"
correction, discipline
is derived from
disciplinary

verbs

develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
"Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
check, condition, discipline, train
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
"The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"
correct, discipline, sort out