Discipline

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

noun

  1. A controlled behaviour; self-control.

  2. A specific branch of knowledge or learning.

Synonyms: field, sphere, penalty, sanction

verb

  1. To train someone by instruction and practice.

  2. To teach someone to obey authority.

  3. To punish someone in order to (re)gain control.

Synonyms: drill

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