Synonyms of disciplinary

disciplinary

adjective

ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē 

as in punitive

inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment

called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punitive
• correctional
• penal
• corrective
• correcting
• disciplining
• chastening
• retaliatory
• penalizing
• chastising
• retributive
• castigating
• revengeful
• vengeful
• wrathful
• retaliative
• retributory

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compensatory
• nonpunitive
• exculpatory
• vindicating
• exculpating
• exonerating
• remitting
• commuting
• condoning
• pardoning
• absolving
• reprieving
• acquitting

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of disciplinary

Those minors also must be given an oral and written description of the incident, including who approved the disciplinary actions and the rationale behind them. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024

At the same time, one superintendent observed a significant decrease in major disciplinary events compared to last year. —Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024

That Buzbee is not admitted to this Court—and thus is apparently attempting to avoid its disciplinary authority—only underscores the pressing need for such an order. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024

The barrier unit puts up metal and wood barriers and other crowd control equipment ahead of protests, parades or other large public gatherings and is largely made up of cops on desk duty facing potential disciplinary action. —Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024