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dis·ci·pline
 discipline
- pronunciation:
- dI
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plihn
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
training of the body or mind to behave in a certain way.
She believes in strict discipline for her children.- similar words:
- exercise, practice, routine
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
disciplined, disciplines, disciplining |
| definition: |
to punish in order to correct behavior.
He disciplined his dog for jumping on people.- synonyms:
- punish
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| related words: |
punish, train |
| derivation: |
disciplined (adj.) |
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