DISCIPLINE
Scrabble letter values: D2I1S1C3I1P3L1I1N1E1 = 15
Definition
- verb develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice. — synonyms: train, check, condition
- verb punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience. — synonyms: correct, sort_out
- noun a branch of knowledge. — synonyms: subject, subject_area, subject_field, field, field_of_study, study, bailiwick
- noun a system of rules of conduct or method of practice.
- noun the trait of being well behaved.
- noun training to improve strength or self-control.
- noun the act of disciplining. — synonyms: correction
Examples
- “especially to teach self-control”
- “Parents must discipline their children”
- “Is this dog trained?”