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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disciplinary

In March 2024, when one of the inmates gave a piece of candy to another to break the fast together, they were both punished with 20 days of disciplinary confinement, the complaint said. —Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025

Having more objective and standardized processes can reduce the risk of unfair or discriminatory compensation, disciplinary action, or termination. —Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 18 Feb. 2025

Deadline has asked the BBC a series of questions about the whistleblowing report, including whether those accused of wrongdoing have faced disciplinary action. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025

Listen to this article While proceedings in high-profile police misconduct cases slowed to a trickle in 2024, the number of internal disciplinary actions initiated by Chicago Police Department supervisors nearly doubled from 2023, according to a Tribune analysis. —Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025